Synonyms for the word "deflect"

To turn aside or change direction:

• avert
• bend
• divert
• glance off
• parry
• sheer
• shy
• sidetrack
• slew
• swerve
• veer
• wheel
• whirl
• wind

To prevent something from happening:

• avert
• avoid
• fend off
• forefend
• head off
• obviate
• stave off
• ward off

To draw someone's attention away from something:

• distract
• divert
• sidetrack

To block or impede the movement of something:

• block
• impede
• parry

To defend against criticism or attack:

• counter
• rebut
• refute

Other synonyms:

• curve
• deviate
• disperse
• diverge
• fend
• glance off
• hold off
• keep off
• volte-face

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By Jerry Ramonyai