Deflect
Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
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Synonyms for Deflect
Lean and deflect are semantically related In some cases you can use "Lean" instead a verb "Deflect".
Common collocations
| way | deflect way | lean way |
Both words in one sentence
- Sword-and-shield Warriors in the Dragon Age series typically lean towards this, focusing on abilities that deflect damage rather than dish out the hurt.
Source: Stone Wall
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Lean and Deflect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/lean
Deflect & Lean. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/lean>.
Lean or Deflect. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/lean.
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