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— phrasal verb with fend verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: repel, resist, ward off • fend off criticism/questions/attacks; fend off threats/temptation • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to defend yourself against an attack, criticism, or unwanted influence — either physically or metaphorically
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