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deflect [v]
 
1)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 head_off obviate stave_off ward_off 
    See Also: forbid  forestalling 
 
2)turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
    Synonyms :bend turn_away 
    See Also: turn  deflection  deflector 
 
3)turn aside
    Synonyms :deviate 
    See Also: turn  deflection  deflector 
 
4)draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
    Synonyms :distract 
    See Also: confuse  distraction 
 
5)impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
    Synonyms :block parry 
    See Also: fence  blocker  block  blockage  counter 
 



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