ward off

evitar, alejar

v.- proteger | evitar | alejar | detener | parar | impedir | alejar | repeler | rechazar | esquivar

(tai chi) rechazar en diagonal

(t'ai ch'i) rechazar, esquivar

(v.) = prevenir, evitar, impedir
Ex: The most strenuous efforts will not always ensure success, nor the boldest arm of human power ward off the stroke of misfortune.