Deflect
Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
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Synonyms for Deflect
Diffract and deflect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Diffract" instead a verb "Deflect".
Diffract
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Diffract and Deflect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/diffract
Deflect & Diffract. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/diffract>.
Diffract or Deflect. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/diffract.
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