Blocked and Deflect

Blocked

Blocked adjective - Completely obstructed or closed off.

Deflect is a synonym for blocked. In some cases you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Blocked".

Nearby Words: block, blockage, blocking

Deflect

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

Blocked is a synonym for deflect. Sometimes you can replace term "Blocked" with "Deflect", this verbs are similar.

Both words in one sentence

  • The protective charm Lily inadvertently invoked when she sacrificed herself to save Harry was old magic powerful enough to deflect even the Killing Curse, a curse that normally can't be blocked by magical means.
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