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deflect vs avert

avert vs deflect

deflect and avert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deflect No No Yes No
avert No No Yes No
As verbs, deflect and avert are synonyms defined as:
  • deflect and avert: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Other synonyms of deflect include avoid, debar, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off.
deflect (verb) avert (verb)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) turn away or aside
draw someone's attention away from something prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Difference between deflect and avert

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