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What is another word for Deflect? – 183 Deflect Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    divert redirect turn avert parry dodge evade avoid sidestep circumvent obviate prevent hinder block impede resist repel refute deny dismiss reject flick brush push shift veer swerve curve bend twist spin throw send toss flip deflect repulse rebuff parry sidetrack divert deviate stray wander swerve veer shunt turn divert shift change alter modify amend revise reorient reposition realign readjust.

    Meaning of Deflect

    According to Merriam-Webster, "deflect" means to bend or turn (something, such as a beam of light) away from a straight course, or to cause (something, such as attention or blame) to be directed away from someone or something.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "deflect" as to bend or change the direction of something, such as a beam of light, or to make someone stop paying attention to something and start paying attention to something else.
    • The Oxford Dictionary defines "deflect" as to bend or cause to bend away from a straight course, or to divert or turn aside (attention, criticism, etc.) from something.

    Example Uses

    • The athlete used her quick reflexes to deflect the ball and prevent a goal.
    • The politician tried to deflect criticism by changing the subject during the debate.
    • The mirror is designed to deflect the sun's rays and reduce glare.
    • The company's PR team worked to deflect negative attention from the scandal by releasing a statement.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    attract absorb converge concentrate focus direct aim target fix fasten adhere stick cling grasp grip hold retain attract draw pull bring gather collect converge meet join unite merge combine concentrate centralize focus direct aim target.

    Related Nouns

    reflection deflection diversion deviation detour bend curve twist turn shift change alteration modification amendment revision reorientation realignment readjustment trajectory path course direction bearing heading aim target objective goal.

    Related Verbs

    divert redirect turn avert parry dodge evade avoid sidestep circumvent obviate prevent hinder block impede resist repel refute deny dismiss reject flick brush push shift veer swerve curve bend twist spin throw send toss flip.

    Related Adjectives

    deflective reflective divergent deviant erratic irregular abnormal unusual unexpected surprising sudden abrupt sharp steep curved bent twisted turned shifted changed altered modified revised reoriented realigned readjusted.