warding

Before the arrests, the Italian navy had defended the men, lauding them for warding off pirates and protecting the Italian vessel.

Good hygiene, students are advised, is important for warding away bad breath and bad smells from that woolen suit.

For Arab women, however, warding off fundamentalists is only half the battle.

She wished to be alone in her trouble, and see if she could decide upon some plan for warding off this impending ruin.

Heika devoted his attention to warding off missiles from his brother, who, having to use his bow, could not manage a shield.

It was Katy's shield and buckler, warding off many a cold criticism which might otherwise have been passed upon her.

By a Fabian policy of watching, waiting, warding, and assaulting at the right moment.

The best possible means of warding off an attack is to take a strong and powerful initiative.