ward off Synonyms

avert deflect stave off debar head off obviate fend off avoid shun stop shield save safeguard rid resist repulse repel rebut rebuff thwart ward withstand hold at bay drive back keep at arm's length fight off beat off push back force back beat back drive away chase away hold off keep off protect prohibit forefend forbid foil fob fight exclude dodge deter defend curb counteract counter check forestall