fend off

• Verbe à particule signifiant repousser une attaque, une menace ou une approche indésirable, que ce soit physiquement, verbalement ou stratégiquement.

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

indénombrable · transitif · phrasal, séparable

1. Defend againstformal

   To defend oneself against an attack or threat.

   repousser

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeat backdeflectdrive backhold offparryrepelresiststave offward off

   Antonymesencourageinvitesuccumbwelcomeyield

2. formal

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

   repousser

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

   Synonymesavertdeflectfight offparryrebuffrepelresiststave offward off

   Antonymesacceptadmitallowembraceinvitewelcome

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