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According to WordNet, the verb "deflect" has 5 sense(s).

202033805 turn aside and away from an initial or intended course.

201791756 draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors".

201147060 impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack".

202034300 turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.

202453321 prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".

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