ward off Synonyms

avert obviate fend off head off stave off deflect debar avoid beat off withstand ward thwart stop resist repulse repel rebut keep off hold off hold at bay fight off pre-empt push back force back beat back drive away chase away keep at arm's length drive back rebuff prohibit forefend forbid foil fight exclude deter curb counteract counter check forestall forfend frustrate prevent preclude parry obstruct keep intercept