forfend Synonyms

debar deflect obviate forefend stave off avoid avert obstruct protect inhibit prohibit prevent preclude keep obviating warding off restrain act like a wet blanket throw cold water on shut out ward off head off fend off ward stop shield screen safeguard impede hinder counteract cork control caution bulwark block ban balk averting arrest cover damp hamper halt guard forestall forbid fend fence deter