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STAVE OFF verb

Definition of stave off (verb)

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
- "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

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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