verb🔗ShareDesviar, rechazarTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella was deflecting the rain, keeping me dry. "El paraguas estaba desviando la lluvia, manteniéndome seco.physicsactionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviar, tocar el balón(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. "El jugador de baloncesto estaba desviando el pase con las yemas de los dedos, enviándolo en una dirección completamente inesperada.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviar, apartarTo deviate from its original path."The strong wind deflected the soccer ball from its path towards the goal. "El fuerte viento desvió el balón de fútbol de su trayectoria hacia la portería.physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEvitar, eludirTo avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.)."The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."El Primer Ministro eludió algunas preguntas cada vez más directas alegando que tenía una cita.communicationattitudepoliticsmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviar, apartarTo divert (attention, etc.)."The politician was good at deflecting questions about his past by talking about his future plans. "El político era bueno para desviar las preguntas sobre su pasado hablando de sus planes futuros.actionattitudecommunicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading