deflect - Meaning in Gujarati

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deflect - Meaning in Gujarati

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Definitions and Meaning of deflect in English

deflect verb

1. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

   Synonyms

   block, block, parry, parry

   Example

   • "block an attack"
2. draw someone's attention away from something

   Synonyms

   distract

   Examples

   • "He deflected his competitors"
   • "The thief distracted the bystanders"
3. turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
4. turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

   Synonyms

   bend, bend, turn away

5. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

   Synonyms

   avert, avoid, debar, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off

   Examples

   • "avert a strike"
   • "head off a confrontation"
   • "Let's avoid a confrontation"

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