Synonyms: block, deflect, parry
Definition: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Usage: block an attack
Similar words: fence
Definition: fight with fencing swords
Definition: draw someone's attention away from something
Usage: The thief distracted the bystanders; He deflected his competitors
Similar words: flurry, put off, disconcert, confuse
Definition: cause to feel embarrassment
Usage: The constant attention of the young man confused her
Synonyms: deflect
Definition: turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
Similar words: turn
Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Usage: Turn towards me; The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face; She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
Synonyms: bend, deflect, turn away
Definition: turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
Similar words: turn
Definition: change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
Usage: Turn towards me; The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face; She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs
Synonyms: forefend, forfend, fend off, stave off, avert, avoid, obviate, debar, deflect, ward off, head off
Definition: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Usage: Let's avoid a confrontation; head off a confrontation; avert a strike
Similar words: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent
Definition: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Usage: My sense of tact forbids an honest answer; Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project