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fence vs deflect

deflect vs fence

fence is a noun but deflect is not a noun.

fence and deflect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fence Yes No Yes No
deflect No No Yes No
As verbs, deflect is a hyponym of fence; that is, deflect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fence:
  • fence: fight with fencing swords
  • deflect: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Other hyponyms of fence include block, parry.
fence (noun) deflect (noun)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
a dealer in stolen property
fence (verb) deflect (verb)
have an argument about something impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
surround with a wall in order to fortify draw someone's attention away from something
fight with fencing swords turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
enclose with a fence turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
receive stolen goods prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Difference between fence and deflect

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