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English to English verb
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prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening |  | Example: Let's avoid a confrontation
head off a confrontation
avert a strike
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest | | source: wordnet30
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turn aside and away from an initial or intended course | | source: wordnet30
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draw someone's attention away from something | | Example: The thief distracted the bystanders
He deflected his competitors
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) | | Example: block an attack
source: wordnet30
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To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected. | | source: webster1913
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To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve. | | source: webster1913
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