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Deflect

/dɪˈflɛkt/
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(verb) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.

Philippine motorcycle riders wear masks to deflect vehicular exhausts in heavy traffic.
Yanni wanted to deflect attention.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Philippine motorcycle riders wear masks to ____ vehicular exhausts in heavy traffic.

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