Deflect and Repel

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Deflect

Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
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Repel is a synonym for deflect. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Deflect".
Nearby Words: deflection, deflected, deflecting, deflector, deflective

Repel

Repel verb - To drive back.
Usage example: the defenders repelled the attacking army after several hours of fierce fighting
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Antonyms for Repel
Deflect is a synonym for repel. You can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Repel".
Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

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attack deflect attack repel attack
people deflect people repel people
time deflect time repel time
evil deflect evil repel evil
Other words: gunfire, attacks, objects, beams, projectiles, strikes, attempts.

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