noun
- the action of protecting or defending against something
verb
- present participle of ward; protecting or defending against something
Examples
- The knight raised his shield, warding off the enemy’s attack.
- She wore garlic around her neck, believing it capable of warding off vampires.
- The medicine is effective at warding off infection.
- The security system provides warding against intruders.
- Ancient rituals were performed for the warding of evil spirits.
- He spent the night warding the camp from wild animals.