Deflect and Rebut

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

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

Rebut verb - To drive back.

Usage example: Stalingrad's defenders were finally able to rebut the besiegers, but only after a horrendous loss of life

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Deflect and rebut are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Rebut".

Nearby Words: rebuttal, rebutted, rebutting, rebutter

deflect criticism

rebut criticism

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