deflect - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Synonyms

• block
• deflect
• parry

More generic

• fence

Verb

draw someone's attention away from something

Synonyms

• deflect
• distract

More generic

• confuse
• disconcert
• flurry
• put off

Verb

turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

Synonyms

• deflect

More generic

• turn

Verb

turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

Synonyms

• bend
• deflect
• turn away

More generic

• turn

Verb

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

Synonyms

• avert
• avoid
• debar
• deflect
• fend off
• forefend
• forfend
• head off
• obviate
• stave off
• ward off

More generic

• forbid
• foreclose
• forestall
• preclude
• prevent

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