Use 'fend off' when you physically push away danger or attacks.

Physical Defense

It can mean staying strong against negative thoughts or influences.

Mental Resilience

Sometimes, it's about keeping yourself removed from emotional harm.

'Fend off' can be used when tactfully avoiding direct answers.

It often suggests delaying dealing with something temporarily.

'Fend off' implies a gentle, often polite refusal of someone's advances.

It's used when repeatedly resisting unwanted attention over time.

Using 'fend off' can express setting clear, assertive personal boundaries.