English / phrasal verb
Beat off
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To repel, fight off, or ward off intrusive thoughts, negative emotions, or panic attacks
In context
01
Through deep breathing exercises, she managed to beat off a sudden panic attack.
02
It takes daily mindfulness practice to beat off nagging self-critical thoughts.
Synonyms
Ward off,repel,fend off
Antonyms
Succumb to,give in,surrender
Collocations
beat off anxiety,beat off intrusive thoughts,beat off panic attacks