Stave Off (Verb)

Meaning

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Debar
• Forefend
• Obviate
• Avert
• Deflect
• Fend Off
• Head Off
• Avoid
• Forfend
• Ward Off

Hypernyms

• Prevent
• Foreclose
• Forbid
• Preclude
• Forestall