DEFLECTS Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
deflects.
(exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word deflects. (close relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word deflects. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFLECTS
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | averts | verbv | ||||
| 2 | diverts | verbv | ||||
| 3 | redirects | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | repels | verbv | ||||
| 5 | elude | verbv | ||||
| 6 | avert | verbv | ||||
| 7 | avoid | verbv | ||||
| 8 | bend | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | block | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | debar | verbv | ||||
| 11 | distract | verbv | ||||
| 12 | forefend | verbv | ||||
| 13 | forfend | verbv | ||||
| 14 | obviate | verbv | ||||
| 15 | parry | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | fend off | verbv | ||||
| 17 | head off | verbv | ||||
| 18 | stave off | verbv | ||||
| 19 | turn away | verbv | ||||
| 20 | ward off | verbv |
