fends in English

verb
1
look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others.
you're old enough to fend for yourself
2
defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker.
he fended off the awkward questions
synonyms:ward offhead offstave offhold offrepelrepulseresistfight offdefend oneself againstpreventstopblockintercepthold back
verb

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1. The dreamer tries to help, and fends off a man who is about to Accost her with lecherous intentions.

2. Cursed's finale offers a glimpse at a more valiant side of the character when he stands up against the Red Paladins and single-handedly fends off the Trinity Guards in order to protect young

3. Seton Hall fends off UConn, Burnishes NCAA Tournament résumé with first win at UConn since 1997 Updated Feb 06, 2021; Posted Feb 06, 2021 Seton Hall head won their second in a row with their