Deflect
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make (something) deviate from original path. To deviate from original path.
Example sentence: Think about the deflections. The offense can't score every play. They're just trying to get a good shot. If I can deflect a pass, even if it doesn't cause a turnover, it will throw their timing off half-a-second. That half-a-second might mess up their shot.
Parry
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack).
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.