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deflect



deflect - verb

  • prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  • turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
  • turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
  • draw someone's attention away from something
  • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

deflect - thesaurus

avert   avoid   bend   block   debar   distract   forefend   forfend   obviate   parry  

Scrabble score for deflect

d is 2 e is 1 f is 4 l is 1 e is 1 c is 3 t is 1
Scrabble score = 13

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