ward off   (TTS Sound)

The verb ward off has 2 senses

• debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off -- (prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike")


• ward off -- (avert, turn away, or repel; "Ward off danger")