Deflect and Shortcut

Deflect

Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
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Shortcut and deflect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortcut" instead a verb "Deflect".

Shortcut

Shortcut verb - To avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness.
Usage example: are you sure there's no way to shortcut the entrance requirements?

Deflect and shortcut are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Shortcut".
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