Synonyms:
parry, block, deflect
Meaning: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
Synonyms:
distract, deflect
Meaning: draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
Synonyms:
deflect
Meaning: turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
Synonyms:
deflect, bend, turn_away
Meaning: turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms:
debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head_off, stave_off, fend_off, avoid, ward_off
Meaning: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
Usage examples
Accidents which perpetually deflect our vagrant attention