Difference between Deflect and Distract

What is the difference between Deflect and Distract?

Deflect as a verb is to make (something) deviate from original path. while Distract as a verb is to divert the attention of.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make (something) deviate from original path. To deviate from original path.

Example sentence: Bulgaria was the only Axis country to deflect insistent German demands for the deportation of its Jews.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To divert the attention of.

Example sentence: Nothing can distract me.

We hope you now know whether to use Deflect or Distract in your sentence.