Deflect and Shy

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Deflect

Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).
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Shy and deflect are semantically related. in bounce off topic. In some cases you can use "Shy" instead a verb "Deflect".
Nearby Words: deflection, deflected, deflecting, deflector, deflective

Shy

Shy verb - Start suddenly, as from fright.
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Deflect and shy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deflect" instead a verb "Shy".
Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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attention deflect attention shy attention
time deflect time shy time
pain deflect pain shy pain
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