verb🔗ShareTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path to the goal. "physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players."The soccer player's accidental foot deflected the ball, making it difficult for the goalie to catch. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the baseball from its straight path towards the pitcher's mound. "actionphysicsdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.)."The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."communicationattitudepoliticsmediaactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo divert (attention, etc.)."The teacher deflected the students' questions about the test by talking about the upcoming field trip. "communicationactionmediapoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
