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Deflect

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Definitions for Deflect

verb
prevent the occurrence of
Synonyms
debar forefend forfend obviate avert head off stave off fend off avoid ward off
Examples
  1. prevent from happening
  2. Let's avoid a confrontation
  3. head off a confrontation
  4. avert a strike
verb
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms
bend turn away
verb
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
verb
draw someone's attention away from something
Synonyms
distract
Examples
  1. The thief distracted the bystanders
  2. He deflected his competitors
verb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Synonyms
parry block
Examples
  1. block an attack

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