beat off
Fend off attackers
Beat off is vulgar slang for masturbate, typically referring to males: He beat off in the shower.
The phrase also means to repel or drive away: They beat off the attackers.
Context usually makes the intended meaning clear—military reports describe beating off assaults, while casual conversation among friends likely means something else.
defend
Drive off or disgust
- drive backForce to retreat
- repulseDrive back or disgust
- rebuffAbrupt, curt rejection
- blockSolid mass, or impede
parry · counter · resist · thwart · deter · withstand · stand firm · keep at bay
repel
Drive off or disgust
- drive backForce to retreat
- repulseDrive back or disgust
- rebuffAbrupt, curt rejection
block · parry · counter · resist · thwart · deter · withstand · stand firm · keep at bay · turn back