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»ward off exp. & v. & phr. v.resist, retain, reject
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»avert v.secure, protect, retain
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»fend off exp. & v. & phr. v.retain, ignore, rebuff
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»keep at bay exp. & idi. & v.ignore, rebuff, resist
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»prevent v.keep, retain, maintain
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»obviate v.stop, restrain, check
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»avoid v.halt, block, foil
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»debar v.stop, restrain, bar
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»preclude v.stop, halt, block
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»deflect v.avoid, resist, halt
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»forestall v.stop, block, avoid
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»repel v.repulse, deny, resist
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»rule out exp. & v. & phr. v.reject, avoid, halt
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»block v.bar, stay, restrain
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»deter v.bar, block, prevent
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»hold off exp. & v. & phr. v.deny, resist, confront
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»parry v.withstand, rebuff, resist
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»check v.reject, restrain, block
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»delay v.table, postpone, cause
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»discourage v.ignore, bar, block
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