stave off
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(verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike" |
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Synonyms: avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, head off, obviate, ward off |
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Related Words: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent |
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