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deflect vs debar

debar vs deflect

deflect and debar both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deflect No No Yes No
debar No No Yes No
As verbs, deflect and debar are synonyms defined as:
  • deflect and debar: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Other synonyms of deflect include avert, avoid, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off.
deflect (verb) debar (verb)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) prevent from entering; keep out
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 bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
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 debar

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