Arch and Deflect

Arch

Arch verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.
Usage example: the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked

Deflect and arch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Arch".

Nearby Words: arc, arched, archer, arching, archway

Deflect

Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
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Synonyms for Deflect

Arch and deflect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arch" instead a verb "Deflect".

Common collocations

shot arch shot deflect shot
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