Phrasal Verb: Fend off

Phrasal Verb: Fend off


Meaning: Resist something successfully

Example: He managed to FEND OFF the criticism in the press.

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Phrasal Verb: Fend off


Meaning: Push an attacker away

Example: She FENDED OFF the dog when it attacked her.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 2 phrasal verbs with 'FEND'

- Fend for
- Fend off

 

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