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Deflect

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Synonyms of deflect

1. (verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

2. (verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

3. (verb) draw someone's attention away from something

4. (verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Hypernyms of deflect

1. (verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

2. (verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

3. (verb) turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

4. (verb) draw someone's attention away from something

5. (verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Words Derivationally Related to deflect

1. (verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

2. (verb) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

3. (verb) turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

4. (verb) draw someone's attention away from something

5. (verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)