forfend Synonyms

debar stave off forefend obviate avoid avert deflect protect prevent prohibit preclude obviating obstruct keep inhibit 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 hamper counteract cork control caution bulwark block ban balk averting arrest cover damp halt guard forestall forbid fend fence disadvise