de·flect
diˈflekt/
verb
a·void
əˈvoid/
verb
e·vade
iˈvād/
verb
dodge
däj/
verb
di·vert
diˈvərt,dī-/
verb
diˈflekt/
verb
- cause (something) to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course.
a·void
əˈvoid/
verb
- keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
- repudiate, nullify, or render void (a decree or contract).
e·vade
iˈvād/
verb
- escape or avoid, esp. by cleverness or trickery.
dodge
däj/
verb
- avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.
- a sudden quick movement to avoid someone or something.
di·vert
diˈvərt,dī-/
verb
- cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.
- distract (someone or their attention) from something.