fight off

Verb

Meaning

force or drive back

Source: WordNet

repulse repel fend rebuff drive away push back beat back push away drive back

relent back down

fight defend oppose fight back fight down

repel the attacker Source: Internet

fight off the onslaught Source: Internet

rebuff the attack Source: Internet

After falling behind 21 points second into the second half, the Lions tried to fight off the inevitable. Source: Internet

A female may scream and vigorously fight off her suitors, but will submit to one that is dominant or is more familiar. Source: Internet

Antibodies are proteins that help fight off infections and can provide protection against getting that disease again (immunity). Source: Internet