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deflect

/dɪ'flɛkt/ · dɪflɛkt

Deflect has 2 syllables: de · flect.

de
01
flect
02

verb. Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.

verb. Draw someone's attention away from something.

verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.

verb. Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).

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