I.to keep off, ward off, τί τινι something for (i. e. from) another, Il.; τί τινος Luc.: c. acc. to ward off, κακά Hdt.; ἀπ. τὸν βάρβαρον to repulse him, id=Hdt.
II.Mid. to keep off from oneself, to drive back, repel, τινά Od., Hdt.
2.absol. to defend or protect oneself, Hom.