Deflect and Escape

Deflect

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

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

Escape verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Usage example: a judge who is very determined not to let criminals escape punishment

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Deflect and escape are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Escape".

attention	deflect attention	escape attention
fire	deflect fire	escape fire
attack	deflect attack	escape attack
time	deflect time	escape time
Other words: way, blast, explosion, pain.

When Dumbledore joins the fray he rounds up all ten of the Death Eaters in the room in a matter of seconds, with the exception of Bellatrix who is able to deflect his spell and escape.

Source: The Worf Effect
Jamie manages to deflect the blow and the twins escape.

Source: Literature / The Power of Five
In the first Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Compilation Movie Yoko and Adiane's Designated Girl Fight ends with Yoko pinning down Adiane's scorpion tail that she used to deflect bullet, but before she can get the finishing shot in Adiane cuts her own tail off to escape.

Source: Life-or-Limb Decision