warded

[wawr-did] / ˈwɔr dɪd /

VERB

defend, guard

Synonyms

WEAK

avert avoid beat off block check deflect deter divert fend foil forestall frustrate halt hold off interrupt keep at arm's length keep at bay keep off obviate parry preclude prevent rebuff rebut repel repulse rule out stave off stop stymie thwart turn turn aside turn away

Antonyms

WEAK

lay bare make vulnerable open

Example Sentences

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They were also revered as talismans that warded off evil spirits.

From Los Angeles Times

Another widely-circulated post was written by a person who said their mother was badly injured in the attack and was currently warded in a hospital's intensive care unit.

From BBC

Respiratory infections could change their patterns, and fungi usually warded off by body heat could adapt to the world’s higher temperatures and become more adept at infecting humans.

From Science Magazine

He warded off a defender before chipping the ball over advancing goalkeeper Mario González for his third goal in two games and sixth goal in 14 appearances overall.

From Washington Post

“Plus the Gran warded Seven’s house and put extra protections on Beefy’s room. He’ll be safe.”

From Literature