eng: deflect

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