ward off

phrasal verb

warded off; warding off; wards off

: to avoid being hit by (something)

ward off a blow

—often used figuratively

I tried different remedies to ward off a cold.

Examples of ward off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Kurama Fire Festival, held annually on Oct. 22 in Kyoto, is a Shinto ritual where large torches are carried through the streets to ward off evil and purify the land. —Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025

Just to get the juices flowing: Imagine planning a wedding party hike on the nearby trails, and then ending the day in the hot tub to ward off muscle soreness before the big day. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025

But Kerrygold, the cheese brand, believes that according to Irish folklore, that little pocket was meant to hold cheese and ward off mischievous fairies. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025

Just 15 to 20 minutes of sunlight exposure can help boost the immune system and potentially even ward off chronic disease, according to Seheult. —Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for ward off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff