Related Clues:

• Hinders
• Keeps from happening
• Shields
• Averts, as a fencing thrust
• Beats back
• Turns away from
• Forces back
• Staves off
• Moves away, as one's eyes
• Keeps away
• Nips in the bud
• Turns away, as the eyes
• Fights off
• Disgusts
• Discourages or prevents