Uk English Meaning of deflect

deflect

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Definitions and Meaning of deflect in English

Wordnet

deflect (v)

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

draw someone's attention away from something

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Webster

deflect (v. t.)

To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected.

Webster

deflect (v. i.)

To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve.

FAQs About the word deflect

deflect

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening, turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest, turn aside and away from an initial or int

divert,redirection,swing,turn,whip,avert,deviate,move,shift,veer

No antonyms found.

deflator => deflator, deflationary spiral => Deflationary spiral, deflationary => Deflationary, deflation => deflation, deflated => deflated,