deflect
🇺🇸
/dɪˈflekt/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈflekt/
verb
R
To cause or make something move away from a straight path after hitting it.
He raised his arm to deflect the ball.
R
To avoid something directed at you by changing its direction.
She tried to deflect the question with a joke.
R
To prevent someone from doing something by diverting their attention or efforts.
The scandal couldn't deflect the team from winning the championship.
translation
To cause or make something move away from a straight path after hitting it.; To avoid something directed at you by changing its direction.; To prevent someone from doing something by diverting their attention or efforts.
Word Forms
3rd Present
deflects
Past
deflected
Perfect
deflected
Progressive
deflecting