deflect Synonyms

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