ward off

US /wɔːrd ˈɔːf/
UK /wɔːrd ˈɔːf/
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allontanare, respingere, scongiurare

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.
Portava un ombrello per allontanare il sole.
He tried to ward off the attackers with a stick.
Ha cercato di respingere gli aggressori con un bastone.