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deflect
/dɪfˈlɛkt/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters
- verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Let's avoid a confrontation
- verb
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
- verb
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
- verb
draw someone's attention away from something
The thief distracted the bystanders
- verb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
block an attack