Deflect and Intercept

Deflect

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

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Synonyms for Deflect

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

Nearby Words: deflection, deflected, deflecting, deflector, deflective

Intercept

Intercept verb - To stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course.

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Antonyms for Intercept

Deflect and intercept are semantically related in catch topic. Sometimes you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Intercept", if it concerns topics such as head off.

Nearby Words: intercepted, interception, intercepting, interceptor

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Common collocations

fire	deflect fire	intercept fire
blow	deflect blow	intercept blow
attack	deflect attack	intercept attack
people	deflect people	intercept people
Other words: number, barrage, ball, bullet, sword, attacks, objects, bullets, beams, shots, spells, projectiles, missiles, attempts.

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It is possible to intercept blaster shots that have been deflected at a friend, and when you deflect them perfectly, they will go back to the first deflector, which will start a tennis match with no end unless you get yourself shot.

Source: Tennis Boss

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