deflects Synonyms
deflects Meaning
deflects
to turn aside, to turn or cause to turn aside (as from a course, direction, or position), to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
deflects Sentence Examples
- The shield deflected the bullet with ease, protecting the warrior from harm.
- The magician's spell deflected the incoming attack, leaving the assailant stunned.
- The car's airbags deflected the impact of the collision, saving the passengers' lives.
- The athlete's body instinctively deflected the tackle, allowing him to continue his run.
- The building's design deflects strong winds, preventing damage to its structure.
- The blade's sharp edge deflected the enemy's blow, rendering their attack ineffective.
- The politician's slick words deflected criticism, leaving their reputation intact.
- The scientist's hypothesis deflected the prevailing theory, sparking a new line of research.
- The lake's glassy surface deflected the sunlight, creating shimmering reflections.
- The crowd's chants deflected the player's concentration, leading to a costly mistake.
FAQs About the word deflects
to turn aside, to turn or cause to turn aside (as from a course, direction, or position), to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed d
whips, veers, swings, diverts,turns, redirects, averts, deviates, wheels, swivels
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The shield deflected the bullet with ease, protecting the warrior from harm.
The magician's spell deflected the incoming attack, leaving the assailant stunned.
The car's airbags deflected the impact of the collision, saving the passengers' lives.
The athlete's body instinctively deflected the tackle, allowing him to continue his run.
