deflect
/dɪflˈɛkt/
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Definitions
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prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let''s avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
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turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
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turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
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draw someone''s attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
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impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"