fight off
to stop someone who is trying to attack you
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To defend or protect yourself
fend off
to defend yourself against an attack
stand up to
to not allow yourself to be treated badly, especially by someone in authority
hold off
to stop someone who is trying to attack you from coming close
beat off
to prevent someone from physically attacking you by hitting them with your hands or with an object
fight your corner
to defend your opinions when criticized by other people
cover yourself
to take action to protect yourself against criticism, blame, or legal problems
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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