Synonyms of fending (off)

fending (off)

verb

present participle of fend (off)

as in turning back

to drive back

the herd fended off attacking hyenas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turning back
• turning away
• repelling
• repulsing
• resisting
• beating off
• staving off
• fighting
• warding (off)
• rebutting
• holding off
• standing off
• opposing
• deflecting
• withstanding
• defying
• spurning
• rebuffing
• snubbing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embracing
• welcoming
• hailing

• embracing
• welcoming
• hailing