ward off in English

prevent, drive away

Use "ward off" in a sentence

1. Apotropaic definition, intended to ward off evil

2. Intended to ward off evil: an Apotropaic symbol

3. They erected a fence to ward off dogs.

4. Intended to ward off evil: an Apotropaic symbol

5. 11 If so, lacquer might also ward off shipworm.

6. 5 He keeps dogs to ward off unwanted visitors.

7. What does Apotropaic mean? Intended to ward off evil

8. 4 They erected a fence to ward off dogs.

9. What can be done to ward off environmental disaster?

10. 9 But there are safe ways to ward off fleas.

11. A uniformed man, there to ward off sightseers,(Sentencedict.com) saluted.

12. 3 Don't forget insect repellent to ward off the mosquitoes.

13. 10 A uniformed man, there to ward off sightseers, saluted.

14. 2 What can be done to ward off environmental disaster?

15. When attacked, many plants produce chemicals to ward off their attackers.

16. She was given a magic charm to ward off evil spirits.

17. 13 It's thought the ritual burial was to ward off evil spirits.

18. 16 To ward off a rate cut was one reason to soldier.

19. 6 She was given a magic charm to ward off evil spirits.

20. The Gaddis wear a red muffler to ward off the evil eye .

21. 7 Many people swear by vitamin C's ability to ward off colds.

22. 1 In the winter I take vitamin C to ward off colds.

23. Garlands of turmeric and garlic are worn to ward off evil spirits.

24. 12 Garlands of turmeric and garlic are worn to ward off evil spirits.

25. She slept with a cross under the pillow to ward off evil spirits.

26. • They became Bossy , uncooperative , and hostile in their efforts to ward off depression .

27. 17 To ward off the UV rays, wear a hat and bring sunscreen.

28. They became bossy , uncooperative and hostile in their efforts to ward off depression.

29. 26 The villagers then shoot guns into the branches to ward off evil spirits.

30. 21 She slept with a cross under the pillow to ward off evil spirits.

31. He brought his arm up in a futile attempt to ward off the blow.

32. She may have put up a fight to try to ward off her assailant.

33. The Barterer would sport a gold nugget on its belt to ward off Piglins

34. Ammen spent the first 16 days of November helping to ward off enemy aircraft.

35. 15 It helps these organizations ward off external forces and the prospect of change.

36. Angelica was used to ward off disease, cure poisoning, and bring blessings upon the home.

37. To ward off potential enemies, they can inflate their bodies by swallowing air or water.

38. 28 The implication was clear: the Fed was trying to ward off an imminent recession.

39. 18 He brought his arm up in a futile attempt to ward off the blow.

40. Rather implausibly, China and others insisted they were mainly to ward off pirates and terrorists.

41. 19 She may have put up a fight to try to ward off her assailant.

42. 8 He brought his arm up in a futile attempt to ward off the blow.

43. 8 In an attempt to ward off criticism, the government has made education a priority.

44. If escape is impossible, you may need to ward off violence the best way you can.

45. Amsatou's father has decided to make me say the redemptive word to ward off the spell.

46. 38 synonyms for Avert: ward off, avoid, prevent, frustrate, fend off, preclude, stave off, forestall, turn

47. However, Solomon warned youths: “Remove vexation from your heart, and ward off calamity from your flesh.”

48. Apotropaic INTERCESSION 37 attempting to ward off divine threats of doom by means of persuasion alone

49. Think of yourself as a soldier trying to ward off a missile aimed at your heart.

50. 20 Mass burials are now under way in an effort to ward off an outbreak of cholera.