fend Synonyms

fend Meaning

Wordnet

fend (v)

try to manage without help

withstand the force of something

Webster

fend (n.)

A fiend.

Webster

fend (v. t.)

To keep off; to prevent from entering or hitting; to ward off; to shut out; -- often with off; as, to fend off blows.

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fend (v. i.)

To act on the defensive, or in opposition; to resist; to parry; to shift off.

fend Sentence Examples

  1. The knight skillfully wielded his sword to fend off his opponent's relentless attacks.
  2. During the stormy night, the ship valiantly fended against the fierce waves, navigating through treacherous waters.
  3. The villagers banded together to fend off the marauding bandits, protecting their homes and families.
  4. The child desperately fended away the aggressive dog that was attempting to bite her.
  5. The tree's sturdy branches effectively fended off the heavy snowfall, preventing it from accumulating and damaging the limbs.
  6. The goalie skillfully fended off the opponent's powerful penalty kick, preserving his team's lead in the match.
  7. With expert archery, the hunter fended off a charging bear, securing his own safety and preventing the animal from causing harm.
  8. The athlete skillfully fended off his opponent's aggressive tackles, maintaining possession of the ball and advancing down the field.
  9. The company implemented various measures to fend off a hostile takeover attempt, including poison pills and shareholder rights plans.
  10. The country's military forces stood ready to fend off any potential threats to its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

FAQs About the word fend

try to manage without help, withstand the force of somethingA fiend., To keep off; to prevent from entering or hitting; to ward off; to shut out; -- often with

shield, guard,protect, defend, safeguard, prevent,keep, save, secure, ward

assault,attack, attack, assault,assail, bombard, overrun, submit, beset, submit

The knight skillfully wielded his sword to fend off his opponent's relentless attacks.

During the stormy night, the ship valiantly fended against the fierce waves, navigating through treacherous waters.

The villagers banded together to fend off the marauding bandits, protecting their homes and families.

The child desperately fended away the aggressive dog that was attempting to bite her.