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deflect vs head off

head off vs deflect

deflect and head off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deflect No No Yes No
head off No No Yes No
As verbs, deflect and head off are synonyms defined as:
  • deflect and head 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, fend off, forefend, forfend, obviate, stave off, ward off.
deflect (verb) head 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 head off

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