Deflect
Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
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Synonyms for Deflect
Pivot and deflect are semantically related in change topic. In some cases you can use "Pivot" instead a verb "Deflect", when it comes to topics like bounce off.
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Common collocations
| sword | deflect sword | pivot sword |
Cite this Source
Pivot and Deflect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/pivot
Deflect & Pivot. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/pivot>.
Pivot or Deflect. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflect/pivot.
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