fended (off) Synonyms

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to defend oneself against (someone or something)

The novice boxer bravely fended off his more experienced opponent's punches.
The security guard deftly fended off the group of rowdy concertgoers.
The waitress gracefully fended off the flirtatious advances of a patron.
The government implemented policies to fend off economic recession.
The doctor administered antibiotics to fend off the patient's infection.
The lawyer skillfully fended off objections raised by the opposing counsel.
The students worked tirelessly to fend off the encroachment of boredom during the long lecture.
The cat's sharp claws fended off the advances of the curious dog.
The nation's defense forces were tasked with fending off any potential invasion.
The researcher used advanced technology to fend off hackers attempting to access sensitive data.

to defend oneself against (someone or something)

repelled, turned back, turned away,repulsed, resisted,beat off, opposed, fought, rebutted, staved off

embraced,welcomed,hailed,

The novice boxer bravely fended off his more experienced opponent's punches.

The security guard deftly fended off the group of rowdy concertgoers.

The waitress gracefully fended off the flirtatious advances of a patron.

The government implemented policies to fend off economic recession.