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to fend off
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prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Example
The farmer used a cudgel to fend off the wolves attacking his livestock.
She wrapped herself in a blanket to fend off the bone-chilling draft in the old house.
Fending off the attacker, she swiped her hand across his face, freeing herself.
Fending off the attacker, she pounded him with swift and forceful strikes.
Fending off the assailant, she tried to batter him with swift and forceful strikes.
