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DEFLECTING

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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Deflecting.

Deflecting - as a verb

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avertavoiddebarfend offforefendforfendhead offobviatestave offward off

Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bendturn away

Turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

Draw someone's attention away from something

Example: "The thief distracted the bystanders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distract

Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Example: "Block an attack"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockparry

Example Sentences

"He was deflecting the questions during the press conference."
"She was deflecting the blame onto her colleague."
"The goalie did an excellent job of deflecting the soccer ball away from the net."
"The politician tried deflecting criticism by changing the topic."
"The mirror is deflecting the light towards the ceiling."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFLECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deflecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFLECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is DEFLECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deflecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFLECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is DEFLECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deflecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFLECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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