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deflect

Definition of deflect (English)

verb

  1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
    • Let's avoid a confrontation
    • head off a confrontation
    • avert a strike
    sumber: wordnet30
  2. turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
    sumber: wordnet30
  3. turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
    sumber: wordnet30
  4. draw someone's attention away from something
    • The thief distracted the bystanders
    • He deflected his competitors
    sumber: wordnet30
  5. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
    • block an attack
    sumber: wordnet30
  6. To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected.
    sumber: webster1913
  7. To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve.
    sumber: webster1913