n.
Function: verb
1 to cause to miss an objective by or as if by turning aside FF1C; warded the stroke of his enemy's sword with his shield FF1E;
Synonyms: deflect, fend, parry
Related Words: block, check, halt, stay, stymie; avert, divert, turn
Idioms: keep at arm's length, turn aside
2
Synonyms: PREVENT 2, avert, deter, forestall, forfend, obviate, preclude, rule out, stave off
Related Words: balk, foil, frustrate, thwart; check, interrupt
Antonyms: conduce (to)