| ward off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold) |
| avert(verb, stop, hold, separate, remove) |
| parry(verb, move, cut, separate, keep) |
| repel(verb, control, check, separate, keep) |
| stave off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold) |
| rebuff(verb, cut, check, separate, keep) |
| repulse(verb, control, check, separate, keep) |
| avoid(verb, move, stop, cut, remove) |
| obviate(verb, stop, separate, remove, prevent) |
| deflect(verb, stop, separate, keep, reject) |
| reject(verb, cut, check, separate, keep) |
| resist(verb, hold, control, cut, check) |
| refuse(verb, cut, separate, keep, reject) |
| turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, stop) |
| debar |
| drive back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check) |
| forestall(verb, stop, separate, remove, halt) |
| keep off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check) |
| prevent(verb, stop, hold, separate, remove) |
| rebut(verb, cut, check, separate, keep) |