Fight off
verb
To use physical force to stop someone or something from harming you.
He had to fight off an angry dog that attacked him on the street.
Often appears as...
- fight off an attacker
- fight off a threat
verb
To try hard to stop something, especially a disease or bad feeling, from affecting you.
Her body was working hard to fight off the infection.
Often appears as...
- fight off a cold
- fight off an infection
verb
To use physical force to stop someone or something from harming you.
He had to fight off an angry dog that attacked him on the street.
Often appears as...
- fight off an attacker
- fight off a threat
verb
To try hard to stop something, especially a disease or bad feeling, from affecting you.
Her body was working hard to fight off the infection.
Often appears as...
- fight off a cold
- fight off an infection
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Defense
Often relates to defending oneself from physical harm or attack from others.
She managed to fight off the mugger and escaped unharmed.
Pro Tip 2/3Action Intensity
Conveys a sense of vigorous or intense action to prevent harm.
During the match, he fought off several tackles to score a goal.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence Required
Suggests a continued effort over time, not just a single moment.
Survivors fought off the icy weather until the rescue team arrived.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Defense
Often relates to defending oneself from physical harm or attack from others.
She managed to fight off the mugger and escaped unharmed.
Pro Tip 2/3Action Intensity
Conveys a sense of vigorous or intense action to prevent harm.
During the match, he fought off several tackles to score a goal.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence Required
Suggests a continued effort over time, not just a single moment.
Survivors fought off the icy weather until the rescue team arrived.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Defense
Often relates to defending oneself from physical harm or attack from others.
She managed to fight off the mugger and escaped unharmed.
Pro Tip 2/3Action Intensity
Conveys a sense of vigorous or intense action to prevent harm.
During the match, he fought off several tackles to score a goal.
Pro Tip 3/3Persistence Required
Suggests a continued effort over time, not just a single moment.
Survivors fought off the icy weather until the rescue team arrived.
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