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fend off vs deflect

deflect vs fend off

fend off and deflect both are verbs.

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

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