deflect

Meanings

• 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;
• "He deflected his competitors"
• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball);
• DEFLECT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn aside

Synonyms

• debar
• forefend
• forfend
• obviate
• avert
• head off
• stave off
• fend off
• avoid
• ward off
• bend
• turn away
• distract
• parry
• block

Scrabble Score: 13

deflect is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

deflect is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

deflect is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

deflect is a valid Words With Friends word

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