fend off

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar la acción de defenderse de un ataque, una amenaza o una aproximación no deseada, manteniéndolos a distancia o rechazándolos.

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

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Defend againstformal

   To defend oneself against an attack or threat.

   Defenderse contra

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeat backdeflectdrive backhold offparryrepelresiststave offward off

   Antónimosencourageinvitesuccumbwelcomeyield

2. formal

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

   rechazar, repeler

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

   Sinónimosavertdeflectfight offparryrebuffrepelresiststave offward off

   Antónimosacceptadmitallowembraceinvitewelcome

Verbo basefend