Answer: deflects

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFLECTSTurns aside
DEFLECTSDoes some spin doctoring
DEFLECTSSwerves.
DEFLECTSBlocks
DEFLECTSParries
deflectsCause (something) to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course
deflectsCause (someone) to deviate from an intended purpose
deflectsCause (something) to change orientation
deflectsDEFLECT, to turn aside
deflects(of an object) Change direction after hitting something