deflect
definition: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
parry
definition: draw someone's attention away from something
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
distract
definition: turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
turn away
definition: prevent the occurrence of
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
debar