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forefend vs deflect

deflect vs forefend

forefend and deflect both are verbs.

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

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