verb🔗ShareTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella deflects the rain, keeping me dry. "physicsactiontechnologymilitarysportChat 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 accidentally deflects the pass with his elbow, sending the ball out of bounds. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deviate from its original path."The shield deflects the arrows, preventing them from hitting the soldier. "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."communicationpoliticsmediaattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo divert (attention, etc.)."When asked about the missing cookies, the child deflects the blame by pointing at the dog. "actioncommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
