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ward off

(w/O/rd_/O/f )

verb (v)

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening(verb.social)

Synonym:
avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off

source: wordnet30
avert, turn away, or repel(verb.competition)

Example:
Ward off danger.

source: wordnet30

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