Definition of Deflect

Verb

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
  "block an attack"
  parry block
• draw someone's attention away from something
  "The thief distracted the bystanders"
  "He deflected his competitors"
  distract
• turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
  
• turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
  bend - turn away
• prevent the occurrence of
  prevent from happening
  "Let's avoid a confrontation"
  "head off a confrontation"
  "avert a strike"
  debar forefend forfend obviate avert - head off - stave off - fend off avoid - ward off

Word games points for the Deflect

• Scrabble® score of the deflect (13)
• Word Chums® score of the deflect (17)
• Words With Friends® score of the deflect (15)

Unscramble deflect

64 unscramble word found using the letters deflect.

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