Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with fend off in American Collocation
an attack
attack
blow
challenge
tackle
The British had just managed to fend off the attack.
someone who attacks you
attacker
boarder
intruder
mugger
pursuer
She tried to fend off the attacker with kicks.
criticism
accusation
attack
challenge
claim
criticism
objection
US officials tried to fend off growing criticism for the latest security lapse.
question
query
question
He now had to fend off questions about whether he’d resign over the matter.