Bow and Deflect

Bow

Bow verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.
Usage example: you'll have to gently bow the strip of wood in order to fit it in

Deflect and bow are semantically related in action topic. In some cases you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Bow".

Nearby Words: bowed, bowing, bowline

Deflect

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

Bow and deflect are semantically related in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Bow" instead a verb "Deflect".

Common collocations

time bow time deflect time
way bow way deflect way
axe bow axe deflect axe
sword bow sword deflect sword
Other words: arrows.

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Dungeons & Dragons Improvised Weapon: In order to avoid retaliation from the Media Watchdogs, Hank's energy bow and Bobby's megaton club could only be used directly against enemies who'd either shrug off the attack or were guaranteed to deflect it.
  • Dynamic Entry Prior to that, Captain America gives us a pretty damn good Dynamic Entry when he jumps in to deflect an energy blast from Loki's staff with his shield to save an old German man who refused to bow before the villainous demigod.
    Source: Dynamic Entry
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