verb🔗ShareSchützen, bewachen, behütenTo keep in safety, to watch over, to guard."The security guard is warding off potential intruders. "Der Sicherheitsbeamte schützt vor potenziellen Eindringlingen.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, schützenTo defend, to protect."The security guard was warding off anyone without a visitor's pass. "Der Sicherheitsmann wehrte jeden ohne Besucherausweis ab.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, abhaltenTo fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off."She was warding off the mosquitos with a wave of her hand. "Sie wehrte die Moskitos mit einer Handbewegung ab.actionwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBewachen, schützenTo be vigilant; to keep guard."The security guard spent the night warding off potential intruders. "Der Sicherheitsbeamte verbrachte die Nacht damit, potenzielle Eindringlinge abzuwehren.actionmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, verteidigenTo act on the defensive with a weapon."The knight stood his ground, warding off the attacker's blows with his shield. "Der Ritter hielt stand und wehrte die Schläge des Angreifers mit seinem Schild ab.weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbwehr, SchutzThe act of one who wards."The security guard's constant warding of the entrance prevented unauthorized access to the building. "Die ständige Abwehr des Sicherheitsbeamten am Eingang verhinderte unbefugten Zutritt zum Gebäude.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading