English to English verb
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prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | | Example: Let's avoid a confrontation head off a confrontation avert a strike
source: wordnet30
2 |
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest | | source: wordnet30
3 |
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course | | source: wordnet30
4 |
draw someone's attention away from something | | Example: The thief distracted the bystanders He deflected his competitors
source: wordnet30
5 |
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) | | Example: block an attack
source: wordnet30
6 |
To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected. | | source: webster1913
7 |
To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve. | | source: webster1913
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