WARDING (OFF) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

warding (off)

verb

present participle of ward (off)

as in holding off

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Rather than simply reducing opponents’ health, players seek to break opponents’ posture by precisely deflecting and countering attacks.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
The former Carolina Panthers linebacker spent his 15 minutes deflecting credit and thanking others, showering dozens of people from his life with praise.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of deflecting

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Almost half of traders, portfolio managers and strategists in a recent Bloomberg poll support wearing shorts to work, but men in Silicon Valley are turning away from the look of the scruffy tech genius in shorts and flip-flops.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Slightly turning away from the camera, Schiffer revealed that the back of her bikini top was held together with the netting.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of turning away

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Stanley is accused of blocking Rajabi’s car with his body, punching Rajabi’s window and resisting arrest.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
While half of Gen-Z use AI weekly, 48% of young working people now believe the risks of AI outweigh the benefits, and 44% of Gen-Z workers (subscription required) surveyed in one report admit to actively resisting their companies' AI efforts.

— Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of resisting

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While her music has remained a fixture on country charts, the latest results show listeners are turning back to her catalog across formats and generations following her death.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Thus, Kansas City’s best cornerback lineup may include the young corners outside, with Sneed turning back the clock four seasons and manning the nickel.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of turning back

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The dismissals varied but building a middle order capable of withstanding a spin barrage in helpful conditions is fundamental to England’s ambitions overseas.

— Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Consider that a durable laptop capable of withstanding an accidental drop might be worth extra money.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of withstanding

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Hahn said that the opposing viewpoints could have been more thoroughly debated, had the project been subject to CEQA review.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The majority of Paxton’s rally focused on religion, cutting costs of living and opposing Democratic nominee James Talarico.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of opposing

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