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forefend vs avoid

avoid vs forefend

forefend and avoid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forefend No No Yes No
avoid No No Yes No
As verbs, forefend and avoid are synonyms defined as:
  • forefend and avoid: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Other synonyms of forefend include avert, debar, deflect, fend off, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off.
forefend (verb) avoid (verb)
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
refrain from certain foods or beverages
declare invalid
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
refrain from doing something
Difference between forefend and avoid

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