ward off

tare

Verb

Plain form ward off

Third person singular [[{{{2}}}]]

Simple past [[{{{3}}}]]

Past participle [[{{{4}}}]]

Present participle [[{{{5}}}]]

ward off (third-person singular simple present wards off, present participle warding off, simple past and past participle warded off)

1. (transitive) To parry, or turn aside. <> juya.

   He raised his arms to ward off the attack.

2. (transitive) To avert or prevent. <> tare, hana maƙiyi.

   He wore garlic to ward off vampires.