ward off

US /wɔːrd ˈɔːf/

UK /wɔːrd ˈɔːf/

1.

درء, صد, تجنب

prevent someone or something unpleasant from harming or coming close to one

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She carried an umbrella to ward off the sun.

حملت مظلة لـدرء الشمس.

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He tried to ward off the attackers with a stick.

حاول درء المهاجمين بعصا.

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avert fend off repel deflect parry

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