Synonyms for Stave off
Top synonyms for “stave off”: avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, and 2 more below.
Definition
- (verb)prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening“Let's avoid a confrontation”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "stave off"?
Common synonyms for "stave off" include avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "stave off" mean?
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"
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