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What does ward off mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word ward off? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To parry, or turn aside.
  2. (transitive) To avert or prevent.
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This product has lost most of its vitamins A and D, which are needed to ward off xerophthalmia and rickets.
Some were holding wooden crosses, prayer books, and other holy objects to ward off the evil spirits.
These behaviors generally are intended to ward off harm to the person with OCD or others.
Rue was hung from doorways and windows to ward off evil spirits and prevent them from entering the house.
The new cabs are 75 percent stiffer in construction to ward off squeaks and rattles.
The rarefied air requires a mandatory period of two or three days enforced rest on arrival in order to ward off headaches and mountain sickness.

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