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ward off

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

avert, turn away, or repel

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Senses

Wordset Dictionary

prevent the occurrence of

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
debar
pasttense
warded off
presentparticiple
warding off
thirdpersonsingular
wards off
pastparticiple
warded off