ward off
phrasal verb
warded off; warding off; wards off
: to avoid being hit by (something)
ward off a blow
—often used figurativelyI tried different remedies to ward off a cold.
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Mandarin and tea accord bring a further light-heartedness to the experience of this candle, which would make a great day-time burn throughout the winter to ward off those heavy seasonal blues.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Additional enrichment might not ward off an Israeli or American attack anyway.
—Uri Friedman, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Experts say similar signs were scribed into churches and homes, as well as other caves, and were used to ward off sickness, death or poor harvests.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Prevents Colds and the Flu Garlic could help ward off common viruses that cause colds and flu.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Additional enrichment might not ward off an Israeli or American attack anyway.
—Uri Friedman, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
Experts say similar signs were scribed into churches and homes, as well as other caves, and were used to ward off sickness, death or poor harvests.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Prevents Colds and the Flu Garlic could help ward off common viruses that cause colds and flu.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Ward off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ward%20off. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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