deflect

Aldo D. (Belgium)
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  1. deflect
    turn from a straight course or fixed direction
  2. head off
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  3. forfend
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  4. forefend
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  5. fend off
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  6. debar
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  7. avoid
    stay away from
  8. ward off
    prevent the occurrence of
  9. stave off
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  10. obviate
    do away with
  11. bend
    form a curve
  12. turn away
    turn away or aside
  13. block
    obstruct
  14. parry
    impede the movement of
  15. distract
    draw someone's attention away from something
  16. turn
    move around an axis or a center
Created on Fri Aug 02 17:13:44 EDT 2013

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