deflect

/dɪflˈɛkt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
   “Let's avoid a confrontation”
2. turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
3. turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
4. draw someone's attention away from something
   “The thief distracted the bystanders”
5. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
   “block an attack”

Synonyms for deflect

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

Words that rhyme with deflect

• direct
• subject
• correct
• connect
• neglect
• respect
• collect
• effect
• reject
• reflect
• affect
• expect
• inject
• suspect
• aspect
• disrespect
• elect
• indirect
• perfect
• eject
• erect
• incorrect
• infect
• confect
• disconnect
• inspect
• intellect
• misdirect
• resurrect
• select