fend off Synonyms

avert ward off stave off head off obviate deflect avoid keep off withstand thwart hold off stop resist drive away beat back force back keep at a distance hold at bay hold one's ground against fight against push away stand up to keep at arm's length fight off face up to pre-empt repulse repel foil fight face dodge defy debar curb confront brave forefend forestall forfend reject rebut rebuff prevent parry obstruct keep inhibit frustrate block