What is another word for Warding?

Pronunciation: [wˈɔːdɪŋ] (IPA)

Warding is the act of protecting oneself or someone/something else from danger or harm. It can be done in various ways such as casting spells, using talismans, or even just avoiding certain people or situations. Some synonyms for warding include shielding, guarding, protecting, defending, securing, and fortifying. Each of these words represents a different aspect of warding; for example, shielding implies a physical barrier between oneself and danger, while defending suggests actively repelling an attack. Regardless of the method or terminology used, the ultimate goal of warding is to keep oneself or others safe and secure.

What are the hypernyms for Warding?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Warding

As you may imagine, everyone was almost paralysed with terror at this awful calamity which threatened them; and the King called a solemn meeting of all his Counsellors, and asked them if they could devise any way of Warding off the danger.
"The Scottish Fairy Book"
Elizabeth W. Grierson
If attacked by a dog, safety is not sought chiefly in the means of Warding him off, but by showing him the means possessed of hurting him, as by picking up a stone; and with a man, where an appeal lies to the intelligence, the argument from power to injure is peculiarly strong.
"Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles"
Alfred T. Mahan
The person charged with the duty of Warding Mary in her chamber was Edward Herne, parish clerk of Henley, who some twelve years before had been employed in Mr. Blandy's office, and had since remained on intimate terms with the family.
"Trial-of-Mary-Blandy"
Roughead, William

Related words: ward, warding, a warder, protection ward

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