Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: ward off

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Abhishek’s aggressive posturing might also be a tactic to ward off the heat the TMC is expecting over the panchayat election violence, with the toll crossing 50, at the Opposition meeting.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/mamata-attend-oppn-unity-meeting-abhishek-heavy-lifting-8840060/

After scoring 51 to ward off the 76ers in Game 7, Tatum dropped 34 including 11 rebounds and seven assists facing elimination in Miami.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2023/05/23/celtics-heat-game-4-takeaways-jayson-tatum/

A tight vigil was maintained and a mobile command control centre with advanced surveillance features was deployed during the rally to ward off trouble.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/bandi-vows-to-continue-fight-for-jobless-youth/article66741840.ece

For those who booked a trip aboard the Titan sub, it meant a new opportunity to ward off potential boredom, as well as the opportunity to join an extremely exclusive group of individuals.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/billionaires-titantic-sub-psychologists-travel-space-b2363332.html

Halloween has long been thought of as a day when the dead can return to the earth, and ancient Celts would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off these roaming ghosts.

Source: https://oldtowncrier.com/2023/10/01/spooky-season-fun/

He did not only award the contract but ensured that work progressed unhindered by providing security to ward off any attack on the contractors handling the project by criminal elements.

Source: https://leadership.ng/governor-sules-imprint-in-road-construction/

Hoping to ward off insecure partners, her raps see her demand the same confidence from her romantic partner that she portrays.

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/the-empowering-meaning-behind-big-ole-freak-by-megan-thee-stallion/

In this crucial moment, there’s consensus that some kind of change is required to ward off pressure on Alberta's health-care system.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-health-care-danielle-smith-rachel-notley-debate-1.6832198?cmp=rss

It delivers steady 2K video streams in a small, rechargeable package bundled with a spotlight to identify people coming in and ward off unwanted intruders from the property.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-smart-home-gadgets/

Like Ukraine, Moldova is trying to ward off a bigger, better-equipped foe — but without benefit of the same massive level of Western aid that has been poured into its war-torn eastern neighbor.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-04-12/moldova-fears-russia-subversion-ukraine-war-next-door

Marrazzo was working with CHOP leadership to ward off a cash-crunch conundrum at the hospital.

Source: https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/02/25/jeff-marrazzo-gene-therapy/

Studies have shown that this can help ward off perfectionistic depression.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/3-reasons-you-should-give-up-on-perfection/

The aim now is to ward off “a continous slide of the oil price” to levels below $70 per barrel, which would be “very negative” for producer economies, Yasin said.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2587668/oil-producers-cuts-could-boost-gasoline-prices-help-russia.html

The bird has become so aggressive, that residents there say they rarely leave their homes without carrying sticks, brooms, a golf club or a water sprayer to try to ward off the bird, the story said.

Source: https://krocnews.com/minnesota-neighborhood-is-currently-being-terrorized-by-wild-turkey/

The forest officials, meanwhile, have been on their toes to ward off the attacks and has placed a cage inside a rubber plantation here, besides setting up camera traps at several locations.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bathanimala-in-the-grip-of-tiger-fear/article66846597.ece

The paper documents are fumigated every 15 days to ward off termites.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/peshwa-era-pune-archives-administration-bygone-period-9070537/

They are designed to minimize heat loss in winter and ward off the sun’s heat during the summer months.

Source: https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2023/08/hvac-hacks-and-the-secrets-to-enhancing-performance-and-reducing-utility-costs/

They were accompanied by stringy bits of wood, possibly strands of a broom, all signs of an ancient practice people used centuries ago to ward off witches and ghouls.

Source: https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/23867368.couple-find-animal-bones-floorboards-new-powys-home/?ref=rss

This combination should ward off any mould growth, and when paired with our preventative tips it should be twice as effective!”

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/diy-experts-1-heating-mould-31294150