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deflect vs flurry

flurry vs deflect

deflect is not a noun while flurry is a noun.

deflect and flurry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deflect No No Yes No
flurry Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flurry is a hypernym of deflect; that is, flurry is a word with a broader meaning than deflect:
  • deflect: draw someone's attention away from something
  • flurry: cause to feel embarrassment
Other hypernyms of deflect include confuse, disconcert, put off.
deflect (noun) flurry (noun)
a rapid active commotion
a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)
deflect (verb) flurry (verb)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) cause to feel embarrassment
draw someone's attention away from something move in an agitated or confused manner
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 flurry

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