Synonyms for ward off

Most common

avoid · turn aside · fend off · avert · repel

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To parry, or turn aside.

   He raised his arms to ward off the attack.

Example sentences

• avoid She started early in order to avoid the rush hour.
• avert We need to act now if we want to avert disaster.
• repel The talisman he's carrying should repel evil spirits.

By length

4 letters

ward¹, fend¹

5 letters

avoid², parry², repel², avert², debar

7 letters

deflect², obviate³, forfend

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (avoid² = 2 syllables).