deflect

Entry Definition
s/he spares h/ when hitting or picking, leaves h/ untouched; s/he deflects h/; (boxing, fighting) s/he deflects or parries h/ blow, punch, etc.
s/he spares it when hitting or picking, leaves it untouched; s/he deflects it
s/he leaves or spares (something) for h/; (boxing, swordfighting) s/he parries or deflects h/ punch, blow, thrust; (figuratively) s/he skillfully parries h/ questions
s/he leaves or spares it for h/; (boxing, swordfighting, etc.) s/he parries or deflects h/ punch, blow, thrust
s/he repositions it quickly at an angle (usually, with undesirable result; e.g., deflecting gun when pulling trigger)
s/he moves it quickly (usually, with undesirable result; e.g., deflecting gun when pulling trigger)
s/he lowers it quickly (e.g., gun); s/he repositions it quickly downward (usually, with undesirable result; e.g., deflecting gun when pulling trigger)
s/he spares (something) when hitting or picking, leaves (something) untouched; s/he parries, deflects