WARD (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)

as in to deflect

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Verb

And once again, Taylor Farms has sought to deflect responsibility.

— Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Here, a source of primordial terror—the gaze that petrifies—is deflected by way of the highly polished shield that Perseus wields against the creature.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of deflect

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Trump announced indefinite ceasefire When no deal was reached after two weeks, the president decided to hold off strikes further and announced an indefinite ceasefire.

— Justin Fishel, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
And yes, Paramount did agree to hold off on the merger while litigation shakes out.

— Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hold off

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If history is any guide, before the restrictions go into effect, the SAFE for Kids Act may have to withstand lawsuits, similar to those filed in other states that have aimed to crack down on social media.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Investing in overall lawn health can help homeowners cultivate a more resilient lawn fit to withstand extreme weather.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of withstand

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And a pro-clean energy super PAC called the Invest In Tomorrow Coalition spent around $2 million to support Hatcher and oppose Ogles last month.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Maniace is a director of a Queens nonprofit that opposes Metropolitan Park and one of five residents suing to revoke the casino’s state license.

— Len Maniace, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of oppose

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Hudgens plays Olivia, who runs the Who Let the Hot Dogs Out food stand off the highway between the two courses.

— Peter White, Deadline, 17 July 2026
The video then cuts to the produce section of the store, where two officers stand off with the man who authorities say is Tabor, tackling him to the ground and handcuffing him.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of stand off

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