fending (off) Synonyms

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to defend oneself against (someone or something)

The goalkeeper made a series of spectacular saves, fending off shots from the opposing attackers.
The citizens fought valiantly, fending off the invading army with every ounce of their strength.
The negotiator skillfully fended off attempts to undermine the agreement.
The student eloquently fended off the professor's criticisms of her research.
The politician deftly fended off questions about his involvement in the scandal.
The fortress withstood the siege, its defenders fending off the relentless attacks.
The cat hissed and swatted at the dog, fending off its advances.
The team played aggressively, fending off the opposition's every move.
The mother fiercely defended her child, fending off any perceived threats.
The activists bravely fended off attempts to suppress their protest.

to defend oneself against (someone or something)

staving off,turning back, beating off, turning away, repelling, resisting, repulsing, standing off, rebutting, holding off

welcoming,embracing,hailing,

The goalkeeper made a series of spectacular saves, fending off shots from the opposing attackers.

The citizens fought valiantly, fending off the invading army with every ounce of their strength.

The negotiator skillfully fended off attempts to undermine the agreement.

The student eloquently fended off the professor's criticisms of her research.