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Prevent, ward off (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

avert

This clue is a double definition.

'prevent' is the first definition.
(I know this)

'ward off' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for avert that I've seen before include "Deflect away" , "Turn away or aside" , "Head off" , "Stop" , "Turn aside or ward off" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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