WARD (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)

as in to deflect

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Verb

Concha said Flanagan was deflecting responsibility despite serving as lieutenant governor.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2026
Users can stow it in their pockets, then open it up and watch a movie on its matte, light-deflecting surface.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

And strength to resist reducing complex human challenges to slogans, enemies, or simple answers.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The new generation of therapeutic peptides is chemically modified to resist breakdown in the gastrointestinal tract, where traditional peptide drugs degrade before they can be absorbed.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of resist

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Les Républicains has ostensibly opposed Macron for years but cooperated regularly on areas of overlapping interests, such as economic policy.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
The 6-foot-9 forward who signed a veteran minimum contract showed willingness to pick up opposing ball-handlers full court.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of oppose

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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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