WARD (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ward (off)

verb

Definition of ward (off)

as in to deflect

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Verb

Hitler escaped the full force of the blast when someone moved the briefcase next to a table leg, deflecting much of the explosive force.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Perhaps Messi’s greatest gift is this ability to control his opponent’s attention, to deflect and attract it at will.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

Monday earned an advisory and the threat of a new string, but the reprieve may hold off another day or so with Friday and Saturday the most likely days to trigger another advisory.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Paramount, in a statement, said the restraining order simply preserves the status quo, which Paramount had already pledged to do in court papers last week that offered to hold off on finalizing the transaction.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of hold off

Verb

The aluminum body is strong enough to withstand drops from average heights.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
These are designed to withstand strong winds, powerful waves, ocean currents, corrosive saltwater, dense sea fog and frequent typhoons.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Definition of withstand

Verb

Sure, the three looked better as the season went on but opposing offenses still continued to attack, something that will surely happen again if there’s no improvement.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The coalition, formed by JD Hopper of Ballantyne, did not initiate the first protest but has helped organize community members who oppose the Morrison YMCA sale.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of oppose

Verb

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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