fight off
to stop someone who is trying to attack you
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to stop someone who is trying to attack you
to defend yourself against an attack
to not allow yourself to be treated badly, especially by someone in authority
to stop someone who is trying to attack you from coming close
to prevent someone from physically attacking you by hitting them with your hands or with an object
to force someone to go away, especially when they are attacking or threatening you
to defend your opinions when criticized by other people
to take action to protect yourself against criticism, blame, or legal problems
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