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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Fend' in a Sentence

"to defend against or ward off, often by pushing away or avoiding, as in fending off blows." more

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Before the goalkeeper could react, the striker had fended the ball into the net.
The experienced knight had fended off numerous attacks during the fierce battle.
By the time he arrived, she had fended off all the unwanted advances.
Despite the challenges, the small business had fended off bankruptcy.
Having studied self-defense, she had fended off the mugger with ease.

Fend

fend
verbto defend against or ward off, often by pushing away or avoiding, as in fending off blows.

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Last Updated On: June 12, 2024
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