beat off
The phrase “beat off” has 2 syllables: beat off
It's pronounced as /ˈbiːt ɔːf/
What is synonym and antonym for beat off?
In the thesaurus, “beat off” has 17 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for beat off along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for beat off
- deflect
- defy
- fight
- hold off
- oppose
- rebuff
- rebut
- repel
- repulse
- resist
- snub
- spurn
- stand off
- stave off
- turn away
- turn back
- withstand
Antonyms for beat off
Meanings of beat off
- verb
- To drive something away with blows or military force. Now often used figuratively.
- To masturbate, usually a man of himself.
- To waste time.
Example Sentences
- The knights managed to beat off the enemy forces at the gates.
- Farmers used smoke to beat off swarms of locusts.
- The soldiers worked together to beat off the surprise attack.
- The company hopes to beat off its rivals with a new product line.
- The villagers armed themselves to beat off wild animals threatening their homes.
On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to beat off, such as: deflect, defy, embrace, fight, hail, hold off, oppose.
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