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deflect
verb(de-flect)
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms: bend, turn away,
deflect
verb(de-flect)
draw someone's attention away from something
Synonyms: distract,
Examples:
He deflected his competitors.
deflect
verb(de-flect)
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Synonyms: avert, avoid, debar, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off,
deflect
verb(de-flect)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Synonyms: block, parry,
deflect
verb(de-flect)
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

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