Hyphenation of deflect

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word deflect? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

de-flect

Definitions of deflect:

1.
Prevent the occurrence of
Prevent from happening Let's avoid a confrontation Head off a confrontation Avert a strike
2.
Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
3.
Turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
4.
Draw someone's attention away from something
The thief distracted the bystanders He deflected his competitors
5.
Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Block an attack

Synonyms of deflect:

verb debar, obviate, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
verb bend, turn away, turn
verb deviate, turn
verb distract, confuse, flurry, disconcert, put off
verb parry, block, fence

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