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beat off
verb as in defend
Strongest matches
Strong matches
verb as in dispel
verb as in fend off
verb as in fight back
verb as in fight back/fight off
verb as in rebuff
Strongest matches
verb as in repel
Strong matches
verb as in repulse
Example Sentences
The Austrian team beat off competition from reigning European champions Budapest who were on track to win, but ended up in fourth place.
Offloads that went to ground or straight into Argentine hands were one serious issue, as were passes just a beat off the runner.
Romola Garai beat off stiff competition - including from herself - to take home the Olivier for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Years.
The deal for 12 three-engine AW-101 helicopters was signed in February 2010 after AgustaWestland beat off competition from US and Russian rivals.
The event in Newcastle also saw Bashy claim best album and best hip-hop act after a 15-year break from music and Darkoo beat off competition from Raye and Jorja Smith to be recognised as best female act.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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