deflect

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deflect Definition

• (v) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let''s avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
• (v) turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
• (v) turn aside
• (v) draw someone''s attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
• (v) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"

deflect Synonyms

• avert
• avoid
• bend
• block
• debar
• deflect
• deviate
• distract
• fend off
• head off
• obviate
• parry
• stave off
• turn away
• ward off