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deflect vs ward off

ward off vs deflect

deflect and ward off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deflect No No Yes No
ward off No No Yes No
As verbs, deflect and ward off are synonyms defined as:
  • deflect and ward 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, head off, obviate, stave off.
deflect (verb) ward off (verb)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) avert, turn away, or repel
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
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 ward off

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