Words similar to fends

Example sentences for: fends

How can you use “fends” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The more Buchanan fends off comparisons to Bauer by emphasizing his protectionism, the more he plays into this scenario.
( Curriculum Vitae , the memoir she published a few years ago, politely fends off the curious.)
The fights are riotous slapstick set pieces: In the art museum finale, Chan fends off hordes of assassins while catching giant, priceless Ming vases as they tumble from their pedestals.
Other nominees: Sandstorm, Seraph, Scylla ("Fends off sailors," a reader points out).