forefend

美 [fɔːrˈfend]英 [fɔːˈfend]
  • v.避开;保护;禁止
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verb

1
prevent the occurrence of;prevent from happening
Let's avoid a confrontation
head off a confrontation
avert a strike
Synonym: debar forfend obviate deflect avert head off stave off fend off avoid ward off

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