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