Block and Deflect

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Block verb - Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).

Usage example: block an attack

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Deflect is a synonym for block in obstruct topic. In some cases you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Block", when it comes to topics like parry.

Deflect verb - Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).

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Block is a synonym for deflect in obstruct topic. You can use "Block" instead a verb "Deflect".

blow	block blow	deflect blow
attack	block attack	deflect attack
way	block way	deflect way
shot	block shot	deflect shot
Other words: blast, projectile, bullet, sword, attacks, bullets, beams, shots, spells, weapons, blows, projectiles, missiles, strikes, attempts, arrows, lasers.

More common practice is to use Shield Charms, which block or deflect weak spells, or just use similar spell of equal power so that the two cancel out.

Source: Literature / Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
More common practice is to use shield charms, which block or deflect weak spells, or just use similar spell of equal power so that the two cancel out.

Source: Counterspell
You can see the characters wearing them, and occasionally even making motions as if they are trying to block or deflect attacks with them.

Source: Armor Is Useless

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