This list of answers for “Ward off” is drawn from crossword puzzles where the same clue was solved with these specific entries, making it a practical set of options to consider during your solve.
Answers:
- REPEL
- PARRY
- AVERT
- DETER
- KEEPATBAY
- KEEPAWAY
- THWART
- STAVE
- FEND
- REPULSE
- DEFLECT
Synonyms and Definitions
REPEL
- Synonyms: beat back, disgust, drive, drive back, fight off, force back, gross out, push back, rebuff, repulse, revolt, snub
PARRY
- Synonyms: block, circumvent, counter, counterpunch, deflect, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt
AVERT
- Synonyms: avoid, debar, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, turn away
DETER
- Synonyms: discourage, dissuade
THWART
- Synonyms: baffle, bilk, cross, cross thwart, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil
STAVE
- Synonyms: lag, round, rung, staff, stave in
FEND
- Synonyms: resist, stand
REPULSE
- Synonyms: repel
DEFLECT
- Synonyms: avert, bend, distract, parry