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deflect - Dictionary definition and meaning for deflect

DEFLECT

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

    "block an attack"

    synonyms : block , parry

    He managed to parry a strong blow to his head. -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) draw someone's attention away from something

    "The thief distracted the bystanders", "He deflected his competitors"

    synonyms : distract

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

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

    synonyms : bend , turn away

  • (verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

    "Let's avoid a confrontation", "head off a confrontation", "avert a strike"

    synonyms : avert , avoid , debar , fend off , forefend , forfend , head off , obviate , stave off , ward off

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for deflect

  • (Tag: ) sounds like reflect. If some thing reflects, it turns away

    added by rhasan    editEdit Mnemonic

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