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head off

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Synonyms & Antonyms of head off

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster

Synonyms for head off

avert,
forestall,
help,
obviate,
preclude,
prevent,
stave off

Words Related to head off

anticipate,
provide

negate,
neutralize,
nullify

save

baffle,
balk,
checkmate,
deter,
foil,
frustrate,
thwart

bar,
block,
hamper,
hinder,
impede,
interfere (with),
retard,
stall

deflect,
fend (off),
stop,
ward (off)

avoid,
circumvent,
dodge,
duck,
elude,
escape,
eschew,
evade,
shake,
shirk,
shun

forbid,
inhibit,
prohibit

arrest,
check,
halt,
stop

compensate (for),
counteract,
counterbalance,
make up (for),
offset

Near Antonyms for head off

abet,
aid,
assist

ease,
facilitate,
smooth,
unclog

advance,
cultivate,
encourage,
forward,
foster,
further,
nurture,
promote

allow,
leave,
let,
permit

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headmost

head off

head-on

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The first known use of head off was in 1825

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