verb🔗ShareTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella was deflecting the rain, keeping me dry. "physicsactionscienceChat 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 basketball player was deflecting the pass with his fingertips, sending it in a completely unexpected direction. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path towards the goal. "physicsactiondirectionChat 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."communicationattitudepoliticsmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo divert (attention, etc.)."The politician was good at deflecting questions about his past by talking about his future plans. "actionattitudecommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
