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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 of Stave Off

• Debar
• Forefend
• Forfend
• Obviate
• Deflect
• Avert
• Head Off
• Fend Off
• Avoid
• Ward Off

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Homophones of Stave Off