Defend against synonyms | verbs

Synonyms for Defend against as a Verb

• avert

  prevent, keep from happening or continuing
• stop

  prevent, keep from happening or continuing
• block

  prevent, keep from happening or continuing
• thwart

  prevent, keep from happening or continuing
• hamper

  prevent, keep from happening or continuing
• forestall
• avoid
• restrain
• hinder
• impede
• inhibit
• bar
• preclude
• anticipate
• foil
• counteract
• stave off
• ward off
• hold off
• prohibit
• rule out
• forbid
• restrict
• halt
• counter
• limit
• obstruct
• balk
• intercept
• obviate
• frustrate
• check
• head off
• nip in the bud
• put an end to
• turn aside
• prevent
• retard
• repress
• debar
• cool
• baffle
• arrest
• interdict
• dam
• interrupt
• chill
• cork
• hold back
• shut out