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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

Example Sentences

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“Schmigadoon!” fended off the competition to take the night’s top prize along with awards for both its book and score by Cinco Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The U.S. and Gulf states, which fended off infrequent drones and missiles from Iran and Yemen’s Houthis for years, are now learning fast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The Pacers, back in Oklahoma City for the first time since falling in game seven of last season's championship series, took a 39-28 first-quarter lead then fended off every Thunder charge.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

It fended off competition from Death Stranding 2, Nintendo platformer Donkey Kong Bananza, indie games Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2, and medieval adventure Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to claim the top prize.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

“What I want to know is how you fended off Pete.”

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee