Deflect :
deflect
toe sui, Faafesuiaiga, fesuiaʻi, fefaʻatauaʻiga, liuga, liu, e vasaʻi, aveese
deflectteenadeflectingdeflectivedeflectordeflectorsdeflects
deflectteenadeflectingdeflectivedeflectordeflectorsdeflects
Verb(1) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening(2) turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest(3) turn aside and away from an initial or intended course(4) draw someone's attention away from something(5) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball
(1) An attempt to deflect a comet or asteroid is already in the planning stage.(2) To be worn with a skirt and a perfect pedicure, of course, to deflect the nagging thought that just maybe, with all this yoga, I am turning into a hippie.(3) They wore mirrored armor that would deflect a number of shots until the enamel wore off and only plain steel lay beneath.(4) But she added that they would not deflect her from her efforts and that she remained hopeful.(5) But if, in your judgment, it has no basis in fact or is just the whining of unhappy people, you can't let that deflect you from what you are trying to accomplish.(6) He knows where to be, has the ability to deflect a shot coming in and has the quick reflexes to pounce on rebounds.(7) Cantus swung frantically, attempting to deflect his opponent's blows, one of his swipes finally scoring underneath Soren's defenses.(8) Persecutors will seek to deflect us from the course God has set for our lives.(9) They are attempting to deflect the ball, distract and unsight defenders and goalkeeper and be in place for rebound opportunities.(10) The sickness and the ultimate end which she knew was inevitable did not deflect her from her duties and up to her last days she met her patients and carried on with her work.(11) He warned the director to use his influence to deflect the President from taking unilateral action.(12) You are in a better position to guard against a shot or deflect a pass.(13) As Church settles in at the table, she is neither striving to be the centre of attention nor attempting to deflect it.(14) The first attempt to deflect an asteroid should not be when it counts for real, because there are no doubt many surprises in store as we learn how to manipulate asteroids.(15) he attempted to deflect attention away from his private life(16) And even stepping into an environment dominated by women didn't deflect him from his goal.
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Synonyms
Verb
2. bounce ::
fiti
3. forefend ::
forefend
4. distract ::
faʻavevesi
5. block ::
pupuni
6. turn away ::
liliu ese
Verb
2. bounce ::
fiti
3. forefend ::
forefend
4. distract ::
faʻavevesi
5. block ::
pupuni
6. turn away ::
liliu ese
Different Formsdeflect, deflected, deflecting, deflective, deflector, deflectors, deflects
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