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V2 |
avoid, avert, head off, stave off, debar, ward off, deflect, forefend, forfend, obviate, fend off | prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | |
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V2 |
turn away, bend, deflect | turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest | |
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V2 |
distract, deflect | draw someone's attention away from something | |
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V1 |
deflect | turn aside and away from an initial or intended course | |
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V2 |
parry, block, deflect | impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) |