deflect vs bend

bend vs deflect

deflect is not a noun while bend is a noun.

deflect and bend both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deflect	No	No	Yes	No
bend	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, deflect and bend are synonyms defined as:

deflect and bend: turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

Other synonyms of deflect include turn away.

deflect (noun)	bend (noun)
	curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
	diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
	movement that causes the formation of a curve
	an angular or rounded shape made by folding
	a circular segment of a curve

deflect (verb)	bend (verb)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
draw someone's attention away from something	bend a joint
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course	form a curve
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest	change direction
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off	turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
	bend one's back forward from the waist on down

Difference between deflect and bend

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