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DEFLECTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Deflects.

Deflects - 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

"The basketball player quickly deflects the opponent's shot."
"The shield deflects arrows during battle."
"The news anchor deftly deflects controversial questions."
"The goalie deflects the hockey puck with ease."
"The mirror deflects the sunlight into the room."
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Word Game Points

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

DEFLECTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DEFLECTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deflects is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFLECTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DEFLECTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deflects is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFLECTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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