WARD (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)

as in to deflect

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Verb

Upon review, referee Scott Foster said the ball was deflected before the block/charge contact.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
El Camino Real sophomore Annabelle Beardsley jumped, deflected a pass from junior Nina Ramirez but rolled her ankle in the process.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

In a year marked by a number of Democratic wins in traditionally Republican states, Moody managed to hold off Nixon’s challenge, winning by three points.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Nov. 2026
Hank Alvey scored 16 points to help Lehigh hold off Marist 65-60 on Friday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of hold off

Verb

Opposition leaders have joined forces to resist any attempt to extend Tshisekedi’s rule, organizing protests at home and seeking support from European governments.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Huang has repeatedly resisted export controls publicly, a move that has rubbed some lawmakers the wrong way.

— Garrett Downs,Justin Papp,Karen James Sloan,Irit Skulnik, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of resist

Verb

These people eventually were able to think outside opposing viewpoints.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
The proposal would face resistance from congressional Republicans, private insurers, and others opposed to fundamentally restructuring the country’s healthcare system.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of oppose

Verb

Ervine and Raza shared a 98-run stand off 104 balls that gave the home team glimmer of hope before Ellis knocked back the off stump of Evans in the 31st over and also accounted for the wickets of two tail-enders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
But with the pipe capped, Daniel and Silo 18 are at a stand off.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of stand off

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