Fence and Fend

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 and fence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fend" instead a verb "Fence".

Nearby Words: fenced, fencing, fencer, fenceless

Fend

Fend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Usage example: uses self-deprecating humor to fend herself from serious criticism

Fence and fend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fence" instead a verb "Fend".

Nearby Word: fending
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