to ward
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4.8
- verb
- /wɔrd/
:
ahuyentar
- She carries a charm to ward off any negative energy during her travels.
- ward off attacks
- ward off threats
- ward off evil
And is there anything you do to recharge or or ward it off before it hits you?
- And is there anything you do to recharge or or ward it off before it hits you?
- So he says they're intended to ward off science itself.
- So while mental strength might ward off some mental health problems, it's not a guarantee.
- They say it wards off the devil and everybody.
- He wards off the danger that has been threatening them.
- It's a very good edible mushroom, but this has a unique nerve growth factor, appears to improve cognitive function, may help ward off dementia.
- And US tribe men are going to mentor you on what it takes to be a man in our tribe, to serve, to protect, to look out for and ward off enemies.
Examples
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To ward off evil spirits.
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The use of antibiotics to ward off infections and to promote growth in livestock is not new.
Academic text (2000) -
So while mental strength might ward off some mental health problems, it's not a guarantee.
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Careful planning is necessary to ward off problems before they occur.
Academic text (1996) -
We'll need tents to ward off the cold tonight.
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Major powers are beginning to take steps to ward off state failures in Africa and other turbulent regions.
Academic text (2003) -
I'm still trying to ward off the Grim Reaper as much as I can.
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In healthy people, the immune system is ever poised to ward off attackers.
Academic text (2011) -
The powder was believed to produce an antidote that warded off malicious attacks from enemies.
Academic text (1999) -
Astronomers dressed in heavy sweaters and down jackets to ward off the chill.
Academic text (2002)
Synonyms
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1.0
To keep someone or something safe from harm
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1.0
To watch and protect a person or place from harm
352
1.9
To protect someone, for example by guarding them in a game
146
2.7
To protect someone or something from harm
76
2.5
To give someone a safe place to stay from danger or bad weather
56
3.3
To protect people or things from harm
45
3.7
To protect someone or something from harm
38
3.9
Stop something harmful from coming close and causing trouble
34
4.4
To keep harmful or unpleasant things away from you
9
1.8
To protect people or things from danger
3
3.8
To protect a person or thing from harm
2
9.9
To stop danger or harm from happening
To stop something bad from happening
Antonyms
Idioms
1
9.9
To protect people from bad luck caused by a jealous look using charms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb ward goes back to an old word meaning 'to guard', so to ward something or to ward off danger is to protect it and keep harm away.