Head off and Smooth

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Head off

Head off verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.
Usage example: if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster
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Smooth is an antonym for head off.

Smooth

Smooth verb - To free from obstruction or difficulty.
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Head off is an antonym for smooth.
Nearby Words: smoothly, smoothed, smoothness, smoothing, smoother
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Smooth and Head off. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/head_off/smooth
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