2ward verb
wards; ward·ed; ward·ing Meaning:
ward off [phrasal verb]
ward (something) off or ward off (something) : to avoid being hit by (something)
▪ ward off a blow — often used figuratively ▪ I tried different remedies to ward off a cold.
▪ ward off a blow — often used figuratively ▪ I tried different remedies to ward off a cold.
