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DEFLECT

Definition:

[verb] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
Synonyms: debar, obviate, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off
[verb] turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms: bend, turn away
[verb] turn aside
Synonyms: deviate
[verb] draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
Synonyms: distract
[verb] impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
Synonyms: parry, block