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block vs deflect

deflect vs block

block is a noun but deflect is not a noun.

block and deflect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
block Yes No Yes No
deflect No No Yes No
As verbs, block and deflect are synonyms defined as:
  • block and deflect: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Other synonyms of block include parry.
block (noun) deflect (noun)
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
a platform from which an auctioneer sells
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
block (verb) deflect (verb)
shape into a block or blocks impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
shape by using a block draw someone's attention away from something
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
be unable to remember turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
render unsuitable for passage
obstruct
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
support, secure, or raise with a block
block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stop from happening or developing
run on a block system
Difference between block and deflect

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