Synonyms of stave off

stave off

verb

1

as in to repel

to drive back

managed to stave off the invaders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repel
• resist
• turn back
• fend (off)
• turn away
• repulse
• beat off
• fight
• rebut
• withstand
• oppose
• hold off
• deflect
• ward (off)
• stand off
• defy
• spurn
• rebuff
• snub

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• welcome
• embrace
• hail

• welcome
• embrace
• hail

2

as in to prevent

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

the quartermaster staved off a shortage by requisitioning more than enough supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevent
• avert
• head off
• avoid
• preclude
• obviate
• help
• forestall
• escape
• provide
• anticipate
• fend (off)
• save
• interfere (with)
• ward (off)
• evade
• compensate (for)
• thwart
• nullify
• shake
• make up (for)
• deter
• neutralize
• offset
• hinder
• retard
• deflect
• hamper
• elude
• impede
• balk
• stop
• negate
• shun
• prohibit
• block
• eschew
• frustrate
• circumvent
• forbid
• counteract
• stall
• foil
• counterbalance
• check
• bar
• dodge
• inhibit
• shirk
• duck
• halt
• checkmate
• arrest
• baffle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assist
• aid
• facilitate
• ease
• forward
• promote
• encourage
• let
• further
• leave
• smooth
• permit
• foster
• abet
• advance
• cultivate
• allow
• unclog
• nurture

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• assist
• aid
• facilitate
• ease
• forward
• promote
• encourage
• let
• further
• leave
• smooth
• permit
• foster
• abet
• advance
• cultivate
• allow
• unclog
• nurture

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