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Deflect

We have found the following answers matching the query 'Deflect' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Deflect crossword clue was last seen on April 5 2022 in the popular Wall Street Journal Crossword.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%PARRYDeflectWall Street Journal
20%FEND__ off (deflect)Newsday
20%TIPINDeflected two-pointerWall Street Journal
20%PARRYFencer's deflection (rhymes with carry)Universal
20%FENDDeflect, with 'off'Newsday
20%PARRYDeflect as an insult or a swordNew York Times

Definition

To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter.

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