fend off

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по защите себя от нападения, угрозы или нежелательного приближения.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of defending oneself against an attack, threat, or unwanted advance.

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, separable

1. Defend againstformal

   To defend oneself against an attack or threat.

   Защищаться от

   • He fended off the attacker with a stick.
   • The soldiers fended off the enemy's advance.
   • She fended off the dog with a loud shout.

   Synonymsbeat backdeflectdrive backhold offparryrepelresiststave offward off

   Antonymsencourageinvitesuccumbwelcomeyield

2. formal

   To avoid or repel something unwanted, such as questions, criticism, or illness.

   Избегать или отражать

   • He fended off questions about his personal life.
   • She fended off criticism by presenting strong evidence.
   • Eating well can help fend off common colds.

   Synonymsavertdeflectfight offparryrebuffrepelresiststave offward off

   Antonymsacceptadmitallowembraceinvitewelcome

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