English · Phrasal verb Attested

ward off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To parry, or turn aside.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho lệch hướng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He raised his arms to ward off the attack.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To, while in possession of the ball, move the free hand or the hand and arm holding the butt end of the stick laterally into a defending player's body or stick.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đẩy người phòng thủ sang bên

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To avert or prevent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tránh hoặc ngăn chặn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ward off” mean?

To parry, or turn aside.

Is “ward off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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