to ward off (often fol. by off )

to fend off blows.

to defend.

to resist or make defense

to fend against poverty.

to parry; fence.

to shift; provide

to fend for oneself.

verb

surrender , yield

verb

bulwark , cover , dodge , guard , oppose , parry , protect , repel , resist , safeguard , screen , secure , shield , beat off , keep off , repulse , ward off , preserve , ward , do , fare , get along , get by , muddle through , shift , avert , avoid , defend , provide , support