deflect Synonyms

parry obviate ward off distract forfend turn away fend off debar stave off avoid avert bend block turn swerve twist distracts shunt shift ionize ricochet repulse bends repel refract redirect veering veer look away draw away bear off keep off sidetrack head off divagate turning away sideslip reroute hold off skip town wean slue nucleate misdirect digress diffract deviate deter derail curve