Difference between Fend Off and Fare Increase

FEND OFF vs FARE INCREASE: NOUN

To ward off; to drive (something) away; to turn away; to defend against; to repel with force or effort.
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

Crack down, Get rid of, Eke out, Take aim, Clamp down, Shrug off, Lash out, Debar, Obviate, Deflect, Avert, Avoid, Stave off, Head off, Ward off

Wage increase, Stock buyback, Rape conviction, City room, Cold spell, Nonstop flight, Taxi fare, Proxy fight, Bus fare, Insanity plea, Speeding ticket, Goofing off, Work stoppage, Steam pipe, Wage hike

Gain ground, Make headway, Crack down, Get rid of, Eke out, Take aim, Clamp down, Shrug off, Lash out, Debar, Obviate, Deflect, Avert, Avoid, Stave off

Abortion pill, Wage increase, Stock buyback, Rape conviction, City room, Cold spell, Nonstop flight, Taxi fare, Proxy fight, Bus fare, Insanity plea, Speeding ticket, Goofing off, Work stoppage, Wage hike

These heavily armored infantrymen can fend off a Sword blow.
Muslim vote and fend off attacks on his leadership.
But it will help fend off his primary challenger.
Witch Doctor fend off the powerful sting of Skorpios?
Soviet democracy, to fend off Russia in the east.
STATE RESISTANCE PREPARATIONS HELP FEND OFF BIGGER THREATS?
It helps your body fend off the virus.
Learn how to fend off foxtails and fleas.
Rambler, rover, stroller, pel, turn aside, fend off, keep off landloper, nomad, traveller, vagrant.
This fact alone shows that there are causes with the power to fend off death, even if not to fend it off permanently.

Furthermore, this year's fare increase effective from 1 October 2006 will not affect them at all.
MTA and will the board now have your blessing to go ahead with that fare increase?
It suggests that any revenue gain would be significantly smaller than the fare increase.
Why did the fare increase when I tried to book my flight?
City Council regarding a fare increase or major service change.
Legislative Council Panel on Transport Taxi Fare Increase Applications.
How Much Is MARTA s Proposed Fare Increase?
MARC fare increase for next year, he said.
A state increase in operating support for fiscal year 2007 prevented a fare increase then, NJ Transit spokesman Dan Stessel said.
Demand Response Fare Increase: Staff is recommending that the paratransit fare increase not be considered at this time.