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