MeanOF

fend off

- verb (v)

Meaning: keep at bay

Synonyms: avert avoid beat off deflect drive back hold at bay keep at a distance keep at arm’s length keep off parry rebuff rebuke rebut refuse reject repel repulse resist snub spurn stave off turn aside ward off
Antonyms: let in

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