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deflect vs fend off

fend off vs deflect

deflect and fend off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deflect No No Yes No
fend off No No Yes No
As verbs, deflect and fend off are synonyms defined as:
  • deflect and fend off: 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, debar, forefend, forfend, head off, obviate, stave off, ward off.
deflect (verb) fend off (verb)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
draw someone's attention away from something
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 fend off

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