Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: fend off

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A determined Garyn Smith looks to fend off Coventry's Will Chudley.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/23381789.cornish-pirates-comeback-vs-coventry-rugby-match-report/?ref=rss

Although the app refers to Clippy by name, the full text description of the app immediately identifies it as “Not by Microsoft” to presumably fend off any lawyers that might be sniffing about the app.

Source: https://www.pcworld.com/article/1972377/clippy-is-back-in-a-windows-ai-app.html

Beijing has also accused the West of “fanning the flames” by providing with weaponry to fend off the Russian invasion.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/chinese-minister-warns-of-conflict-unless-us-changes-course-8484942/

But Ahsoka quickly appeared as backup, helping to fend off Imperial forces.

Source: https://tvline.com/recaps/ahsoka-recap-episode-7-star-wars-c3po-cameo-leia-message-1235049850/

But asked if Argentina would send weapons to Ukraine to fend off Russian troops like Germany and its western allies had, he gave an emphatic no.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/scholz-downplays-differences-on-ukraine-on-south-america-tour/article_2174c7d4-58ae-51df-80e1-81a8d0b3a228.html

But in four weeks, people who consumed six teaspoons every day significantly increased their blood antioxidant levels, helping to prevent cell damage, fend off heart disease, delay aging, stave off cancers, and preserve vision.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11733565/Do-trendy-green-powders-actually-work-Experts-verdict.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Chris Taliaferro, who is trying to fend off West Side activist CB Johnson in the 29th Ward, which includes parts of Austin and Montclare on the West and Northwest sides; Ald.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-chicago-election-runoff-what-to-know-20230321-ev7gshe5kfasdnhdezurq7snce-story.html

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, who started on pole position, managed to fend off Fernando Alonso for the first podium of the season for the Scuderia.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/2023/4/30/23705342/f1-sergio-perez-red-bull-max-verstappen-azerbaijan-grand-prix

Glover fought the sweltering heat and was able to fend off Cantlay in the first playoff hole to capture the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2023/8/13/23830845/lucas-glover-bests-patrick-cantlay-fedex-st-jude-championship-playoff

Its green light came after President Volodymyr Zelensky He has spent months pressing the West to supply American-made planes to his forces as he tries to fend off a 15-month-old Russian invasion.

Source: https://www.mutiny.in/bidens-turnaround-on-the-f-16s-for-ukraine-followed-months-of-internal-wrangling/

Judges found themselves under political pressure ahead of the ruling as mainstream parties look to fend off the far right riding high in the polls.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230629-top-court-rules-in-favour-of-hijab-ban-in-french-women-s-football

Katie and her mum managed to fend off the attacking dogs that were also “jumping against the pushchair” and attacking Katie’s mum’s “much smaller dogs.”

Source: https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/23800442.great-missenden-police-investigate-dog-attack-kings-ash/?ref=rss

Martin also had to fend off Quartararo in a thrilling last-lap battle, allowing the Frenchman to return to the podium aboard his Yamaha M1.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/motogp-bharat-2023-marco-bezzecchi-wins-first-ever-indian-gp-at-bic-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-presents-trophy

Meanwhile on Earth-1, Caitlin makes Jay Garrick a drug that gives him his powers back in order to fend off an attack.

Source: https://www.themarysue.com/who-is-zoom-in-the-flash-answered/

Medvedev was so overpowering on Monday that Rublev fell to the ground while at the net late in the second set as he attempted to fend off his friend’s heavy groundstrokes — then covered his face with his hands in despair.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/alcaraz-loses-to-zverev-in-his-atp-finals-debut-medvedev-soundly-beats-good-friend-rublev/

Quickly enough in this comedic and action-packed game, fans will have to fend off an alien invasion, known as the Zin.

Source: https://gamerant.com/superhero-games-with-best-stories/

Several sides registered an interest in signing Eze over the summer, though Roy Hodgson’s side managed to fend off the bids to retain the services of their star.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1833345/Man-Utd-Arsenal-Chelsea-Crystal-Palace-transfer-news-Eberechi-Eze

She’s chronically awkward but has a heart of gold and spending the duration of 85 minutes with her as she attempts to fend off the zombie apocalypse with a man that she only met the night before is undeniably enjoyable.

Source: https://www.dreadcentral.com/lists/444966/after-you-watch-the-last-of-us-rip-into-these-5-under-seen-zombie-films/

Speaking after this ceremony, Kuusk said: "We must do everything possible, and more, to help Ukraine fend off the aggressor, bring victory home, and bring justice."

Source: https://news.err.ee/1609081979/ambassador-kaimo-kuusk-presents-credentials-to-lithuanian-president

Spearheaded by Seth Rogen, the new animated reboot explores the teenage aspect of the Turtles – Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael – as they hunt for a mysterious crime syndicate and fend off an enemy army of mutants.

Source: https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-rotten-tomatoes-score-barbie-oppenheimer-comparison/