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- See:
- stave
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| definition 1: |
to keep at a distance; ward off.
They were well-prepared and were able to stave off the enemy.- similar words:
- repel, ward
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| definition 2: |
to prevent from happening, esp. with difficulty.
She staved off bankruptcy for several months. |
| related words: |
avert, defer, forestall, obviate, repel, resist |
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