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Definition of Deflect
1. Verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. "Avert a strike"
Exact synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Debar, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Head Off, Obviate, Stave Off, Ward Off
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
2. Verb. Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.
Exact synonyms: Bend, Turn Away
Generic synonyms: Turn
Derivative terms: Deflection, Deflector, Deflexion
Generic synonyms: Turn
Derivative terms: Deflection, Deflector, Deflexion
3. Verb. Turn aside and away from an initial or intended course.
4. Verb. Draw someone's attention away from something. "He deflected his competitors"
Exact synonyms: Distract
Generic synonyms: Confuse, Disconcert, Flurry, Put Off
Derivative terms: Distraction
Generic synonyms: Confuse, Disconcert, Flurry, Put Off
Derivative terms: Distraction
5. Verb. Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball). "The fighter managed to deflect his opponent"; "Block an attack"
Exact synonyms: Block, Parry
Generic synonyms: Fence
Derivative terms: Block, Blockage, Blocker, Blocking, Parry
Generic synonyms: Fence
Derivative terms: Block, Blockage, Blocker, Blocking, Parry
Definition of Deflect
1. v. t. To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected.
2. v. i. To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve.
Definition of Deflect
1. Verb. (transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To deviate from its original path. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive figuratively) To knock aside. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deflect
1. to turn aside [v -ED, -ING, -S]