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Fend

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Physical Defense

Often used when describing actions taken to protect oneself from physical harm.

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He raised his arms to fend away the blows.
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Proactive Measure

Typically implies taking an action to keep a threat or problem at bay before it worsens.

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We installed antivirus software to fend off hackers.
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