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

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Mnemonics for deflect

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