Fend off crossword clue 5, 6 and 7 letters

To help you solve “Fend off”, we’ve selected answers that have shown up in crosswords using the same clue language. These entries come from puzzles that featured similar formats and phrasing.

Answers:

  • AVERT
  • REPEL
  • PARRY
  • REPULSE
  • RESIST
  • DETER
  • STAVE
  • AVOID

Synonyms and Definitions

AVERT

  • Synonyms: avoid, debar, deflect, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, turn away, ward off

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, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt

REPULSE

  • Synonyms: repel

RESIST

  • Synonyms: balk, baulk, defy, dissent, fend, hold out, jib, protest, refuse, reject, stand, stand firm, withstand

DETER

  • Synonyms: discourage, dissuade

STAVE

  • Synonyms: lag, round, rung, staff, stave in

AVOID

  • Synonyms: annul, avert, invalidate, keep off, nullify, quash, void

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