guard against

guard against someone or something

to take care to avoid someone or something. Try to guard against getting a cold. You should guard against pickpockets.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Anslow	['ænsləu]
Hailie	HAY-lee	English (Modern)
Wasi	-	Arabic
Apurva	-	Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Vinnie	VIN-ee	English
Euria	-	Basque