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

Across the state in NC-01, Democratic incumbent Don Davis hopes to hold off Republican Laurie Buckhout in a district NC Republicans redrew to unseat Davis.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
The Lakers also played Friday and then had to hold off the Raptors on Sunday night, but Doncic was still in his groove.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of hold off

Verb

Retail is a recent addition for a designer who long resisted it.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
In July 2025, Bennett and another man were charged with resisting arrest after a confrontation with LAPD officers at a candlelight vigil a few blocks from where Foreman was killed this year.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 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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