Ward off
verb
To prevent something bad from affecting you.
She wore a necklace of garlic to ward off vampires.
Often appears as...
- ward off danger
- ward off disease
verb
To stop someone from attacking you.
He raised his hands to ward off the blows.
Often appears as...
- ward off attacks
- ward off blows
verb
To prevent something bad from affecting you.
She wore a necklace of garlic to ward off vampires.
Often appears as...
- ward off danger
- ward off disease
verb
To stop someone from attacking you.
He raised his hands to ward off the blows.
Often appears as...
- ward off attacks
- ward off blows
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe preventing non-physical harms or difficulties.
He installed antivirus software to ward off cyber threats.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a proactive step against potential harm, giving it a constructive, positive tone.
She practices yoga to ward off stress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Often used in non-literal phrases involving superstitions or humor.
He wears his lucky shirt to ward off bad luck at games.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe preventing non-physical harms or difficulties.
He installed antivirus software to ward off cyber threats.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a proactive step against potential harm, giving it a constructive, positive tone.
She practices yoga to ward off stress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Often used in non-literal phrases involving superstitions or humor.
He wears his lucky shirt to ward off bad luck at games.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe preventing non-physical harms or difficulties.
He installed antivirus software to ward off cyber threats.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Implies a proactive step against potential harm, giving it a constructive, positive tone.
She practices yoga to ward off stress.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Often used in non-literal phrases involving superstitions or humor.
He wears his lucky shirt to ward off bad luck at games.
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