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