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deflect

de·flect

deflect

 
pronunciation:
dih flekt
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part of speech: verb
inflections: deflects, deflecting, deflected
definition: to turn aside.
This shield will deflect arrows.
similar words:
deviate, divert, turn, ward
derivation: deflector (n.)
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