WARD SOMETHING OFF


Meaning of WARD SOMETHING OFF in English

she warded off the blow : PARRY, avert, deflect, block; evade, avoid, dodge.

garlic is worn to ward off evil spirits : REBUFF, avert, keep at bay, fend off, stave off, resist, prevent, obstruct, foil, frustrate, thwart, check, stop.

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