fend
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:He tried to fend off the argument with a resounding silence.
Definition:To protect oneself from an attack or harm; to keep someone or something away.
From fend off
Example:She had to fend for herself and her children after her husband left.
Definition:To take care of or provide for oneself or another, especially through hard work or ingenuity.
From fend for
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