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fended 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

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fended off

This marks the second consecutive time Old Man Markey has fended off a former rising star in the party, having tanked Joe Kennedy III’s challenge in 2020.

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

JonesTrading’s O’Rourke noted that the 50-DMA had fended off pullbacks in June and July.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc passed McLaren's Lando Norris with six laps to go to take second ahead of the world champion, who fended off a late attack from Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Back then, the U.S. government temporarily fended off Japanese companies by restricting imports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

While Bob fended off the army, Percy would hold the elevator button and make sure Annabeth got to safety.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan