Deflect and Ignore

Deflect

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

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

Ignore

Ignore verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

Deflect and ignore are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Ignore".

Nearby Words: ignorance, ignoring

Common collocations

attack deflect attack ignore attack
people deflect people ignore people
issue deflect issue ignore issue
time deflect time ignore time
Other words: way, damage, pain, attacks, bullets, attempts.
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