stave off | अमरकोश - भारत का शब्दकोश

Meaning of word stave off from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Prevent the occurrence of. Prevent from happening.

Example : Let's avoid a confrontation.
Head off a confrontation.
Avert a strike.

Synonyms : avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, ward off

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