What is another word for hold at bay?
99 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ hˈə͡ʊld at bˈe͡ɪ], [ hˈəʊld at bˈeɪ], [ h_ˈəʊ_l_d a_t b_ˈeɪ]Table of Contents
Similar words for hold at bay:- defend (verb)
- fend off (verb)
- fight back/fight off (verb)
- halt (verb)
- other synonyms
- defend
- fend off
- protect
Synonyms for Hold at bay:
v.
•defend (verb)- nourish,
- foster,
- cover,
- care for,
- keep safe,
- fend off,
- espouse,
- panoply,
- contend,
- avert,
- shield,
- guard,
- save,
- prevent,
- ward off,
- preserve,
- hedge,
- conserve,
- watch,
- fight,
- hold,
- battle,
- garrison,
- uphold,
- retain,
- guard against,
- entrench,
- provide sanctuary,
- fight for,
- oppose,
- look after,
- screen,
- insure,
- shelter,
- stave off,
- resist,
- beat off,
- safeguard,
- fortify,
- sustain,
- house,
- cherish,
- repel danger,
- bulwark,
- secure,
- mine,
- hold at bay,
- take in,
- war,
- maintain,
- withstand,
- watch over.
Other synonyms:
•defend- Warred,
- cares for,
- watched over,
- panoplied,
- Garrisoned,
- Wars,
- cared for,
- looked after,
- Bulwarking,
- Housed,
- Bulwarked,
- looking after,
- Garrisoning,
- watching over,
- looks after.
