deflected

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  2. verb turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
  3. verb turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

Synonyms

debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off

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