ward off

tare

Verb

Plain form ward off

Third person singular wards off

Simple past warded off

Past participle warded off

Present participle warding 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.