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fend off

VERB

keep at bay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert avoid deflect rebuff rebut reject repel repulse resist spurn ward off

WEAK

beat off drive back hold at bay keep at a distance keep at arm's length keep off parry rebuke refuse snub stave off turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve attract want welcome

WEAK

let in

Example Sentences

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To fend off invading troops, presumably from the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has championed the use of advanced technology to fend off Russian attacks, including launching the Defense AI Center A1.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The tech giant has continued to invest heavily in artificial intelligence and fend off intense competition in the food-delivery space.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Reaves’ game-high scoring effort wasn’t enough to fend off the relentless defending champions that had six players score in double figures, including three with 20 or more points.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The best way to fend off their comments, I decided, would be to try and enforce the rules as strictly as I could.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

fend off

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