Deflect and Forfend

Deflect

Deflect verb - Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
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Synonyms for Deflect

Forfend is a synonym for deflect. In some cases you can use "Forfend" instead a verb "Deflect".

Forfend

Forfend verb - Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.

Deflect is a synonym for forfend. Sometimes you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Forfend".
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Forfend and Deflect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/forfend
Deflect & Forfend. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/forfend>.
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