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deflect

Revert vs Deflect - What's the difference?

revert | deflect |


In lang=en terms the difference between revert and deflect

is that revert is to return to a previous subject of discourse or thought while deflect is to deviate from its original path.

As verbs the difference between revert and deflect

is that revert is (now rare) to turn back, or turn to the contrary; to reverse while deflect is to make (something) deviate from its original path.

As a noun revert

is one who, or that which, reverts.

Deflect vs Distract - What's the difference?

deflect | distract |


In transitive terms the difference between deflect and distract

is that deflect is to make (something) deviate from its original path while distract is to divert the attention of.

As an adjective distract is

separated; drawn asunder.

Bias vs Deflect - What's the difference?

bias | deflect |


In transitive terms the difference between bias and deflect

is that bias is to place bias upon; to influence while deflect is to make (something) deviate from its original path.

As a noun bias

is inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection.

As an adjective bias

is inclined to one side; swelled on one side.

As an adverb bias

is in a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally.

Deflect vs Deform - What's the difference?

deflect | deform |


In lang=en terms the difference between deflect and deform

is that deflect is to deviate from its original path while deform is to become misshapen or changed in shape.

As verbs the difference between deflect and deform

is that deflect is to make (something) deviate from its original path while deform is to change the form of, negatively.

As an adjective deform is

(obsolete) deformed, misshapen.

Deflect vs Avert - What's the difference?

deflect | avert |


In transitive terms the difference between deflect and avert

is that deflect is to make (something) deviate from its original path while avert is to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.

Awardoff vs Deflect - What's the difference?

awardoff | deflect |

Awardoff is likely misspelled.


Awardoff has no English definition.

As a verb deflect is

to make (something) deviate from its original path.

Deflect vs Pervert - What's the difference?

deflect | pervert |


In transitive terms the difference between deflect and pervert

is that deflect is to make (something) deviate from its original path while pervert is to turn from truth, rectitude, or propriety; to divert from a right use, end, or way; to lead astray; to corrupt.

In intransitive terms the difference between deflect and pervert

is that deflect is to deviate from its original path while pervert is to become perverted; to take the wrong course.

As a noun pervert is

one who has been perverted; one who has turned to error; one who has turned to a twisted sense of values or morals.

Deflect vs Detract - What's the difference?

deflect | detract |


In transitive terms the difference between deflect and detract

is that deflect is to make (something) deviate from its original path while detract is to take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.

In intransitive terms the difference between deflect and detract

is that deflect is to deviate from its original path while detract is to take away; to withdraw or remove.

Taxonomy vs Deflect - What's the difference?

taxonomy | deflect |


As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As a verb deflect is

to make (something) deviate from its original path.

Deflect vs Perceive - What's the difference?

deflect | perceive |


As verbs the difference between deflect and perceive

is that deflect is to make (something) deviate from its original path while perceive is to see, to be aware of, to understand.

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