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head off

verb

Synonyms and 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 of head off

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

Words Related to head off

anticipate, provide

negate, neutralize, nullify

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 of 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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