Fence
Fence verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Usage example: had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events
Fend
Fend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Usage example: uses self-deprecating humor to fend herself from serious criticism
Nearby Word: fending
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