Synonyms of fended (off)

fended (off)

verb

past tense of fend (off)

as in repulsed

to drive back

the herd fended off attacking hyenas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repulsed
• repelled
• resisted
• turned back
• turned away
• beat off
• fought
• rebutted
• opposed
• staved off
• deflected
• warded (off)
• withstood
• held off
• stood off
• rebuffed
• spurned
• defied
• snubbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• welcomed
• embraced
• hailed