forfend (Meaning)

Wordnet

forfend (v)

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

Webster

To prohibit; to forbid; to avert.

May the heavens forfend that we succumb to such dire peril.
Forfend us from the clutches of evil's intentions.
Let us invoke the ancient spirits to forfend us against the approaching storm.
By the grace of God, may the holy talisman forfend us from harm.
The protective amulet forfends against misfortune and ill will.
Let us pray to the patron saint to forfend us from temptation.
The wise sage cast a potent incantation to forfend against the curse.
May the guardian angels forfend us from all adversity.
The fortress stands as a mighty bastion, forfending against the enemy's advance.
We must not forfend against the truth, no matter how bitter it may be.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happeningTo prohibit; to forbid; to avert.

shield,protect, guard, defend, safeguard, secure,fend, fence, prevent, bulwark

attack, assault,attack, assault, assail, assail, overrun, beset, cave, submit

May the heavens forfend that we succumb to such dire peril.

Forfend us from the clutches of evil's intentions.

Let us invoke the ancient spirits to forfend us against the approaching storm.

By the grace of God, may the holy talisman forfend us from harm.