staved off Sentence Examples

The firefighters staved off the inferno before it could consume the entire neighborhood.
The doctor's quick diagnosis and treatment staved off a life-threatening illness.
The government's economic policies staved off a potential recession.
The athlete's unwavering determination staved off exhaustion and pushed him to the finish line.
The engineer's innovative design staved off structural failure during the earthquake.
The diplomat's skillful negotiations staved off a diplomatic crisis between two countries.
The antiseptic spray staved off infection in the surgical wound.
The child's toys staved off boredom during the long car ride.
The therapist's comforting words staved off panic attacks in the anxious patient.
The volunteers' tireless efforts staved off hunger and homelessness for the disadvantaged.

staved off Meaning

to fend off, to force or keep away, to ward off (something adverse)

No weak antonyms found.

to fend off, to force or keep away, to ward off (something adverse)

resisted, turned back, turned away, repelled,repulsed, fended (off),beat off, rebutted, opposed, fought

embraced,welcomed,hailed,

The firefighters staved off the inferno before it could consume the entire neighborhood.

The doctor's quick diagnosis and treatment staved off a life-threatening illness.

The government's economic policies staved off a potential recession.

The athlete's unwavering determination staved off exhaustion and pushed him to the finish line.