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Warding: meaning, definitions and examples

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warding

 

[ หˆwษ”หrdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

protection, defense

Warding refers to the act of guarding or protecting someone or something from harm or danger. It often implies a proactive defense against negative influences or attacks. In various cultural contexts, warding can involve rituals or practices meant to repel evil spirits or misfortunes. The term is commonly used in discussions of magic, folklore, and even in martial arts where practitioners ward off attacks. Overall, it emphasizes a protective stance.

Synonyms

defending, guarding, protecting, shielding

Examples of usage

  • She practiced warding off negative energy with crystals.
  • The warrior was skilled in warding against enemy attacks.
  • Many cultures believe in warding rituals to keep spirits at bay.

Translations

Translations of the word "warding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น proteรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abwehr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perlindungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ochrona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ฒๅพก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท protection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ protecciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koruma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obrana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obrana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฒๆŠค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaลกฤita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdafiษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ protecciรณn

Etymology

The word 'warding' has its origins in Old English, specifically from the term 'weardian,' which means 'to guard or protect.' This Old English root highlights the long-standing human concern with safety and defense against dangers. Over time, the word has evolved in usage to encompass various meanings, including those found in magical and spiritual contexts where warding is often associated with protecting oneself from malevolent forces or influences. The concept of warding is deeply embedded in folklore and cultural traditions, where numerous rituals and symbols are employed to achieve a sense of security and safety. By the Middle Ages, 'ward' as a noun and verb began to appear in legal and social structures, particularly in reference to guarding over a child or an estate. Today, 'warding' retains this historical essence of protection and is used broadly in both practical and metaphorical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,698, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.