Deflect and Jink

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

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

Jink verb - To move suddenly aside or to and fro.

Usage example: jinking here and there with remarkable agility, the thieving urchin frustrated all attempts to catch him

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Deflect and jink are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Jink".

Nearby Word: jinking

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