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Meaning of word deflect from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

deflect   verb

Meaning : Prevent the occurrence of. Prevent from happening.

Example : Let's avoid a confrontation.
Head off a confrontation.
Avert a strike.

Synonyms : avert, avoid, debar, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off

Meaning : Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.

Synonyms : bend, turn away

Meaning : Turn aside and away from an initial or intended course.

Meaning : Draw someone's attention away from something.

Example : The thief distracted the bystanders.
He deflected his competitors.

Synonyms : distract

Meaning : Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).

Example : Block an attack.

Synonyms : block, parry

Deflect meaning in Telugu.