deflect
to bend or turn aside; turn from a true course or straight line; swerve.
Origin of deflect
1Other words from deflect
- de·flect·a·ble, adjective
- de·flec·tor, noun
Words Nearby deflect
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How to use deflect in a sentence
It was inevitable, then, that the host would seek to deflect the attention of his viewers to Ocasio-Cortez, hypocrisy notwithstanding.
In attacking Ocasio-Cortez, Tucker Carlson maxes out on hypocrisy | Erik Wemple | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostCapitals defenseman Zdeno Chara, who was facing his former team, had a scare with 12 seconds remaining in the first period when a puck deflected off his stick and hit him in the face.
Alex Ovechkin returns, scores overtime winner as Capitals beat Bruins, 4-3 | Samantha Pell | January 31, 2021 | Washington PostFacebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg has sought to deflect blame, noting the role of smaller, right-leaning services such as Parler and Gab.
Facebook’s Sandberg deflected blame for Capitol riot, but new evidence shows how platform played role | Elizabeth Dwoskin | January 13, 2021 | Washington PostEagles’ Doug Pederson deflects tanking criticism in wake of questionable calls in finaleThe Eagles, with the season-ending loss, finished three spots higher in the draft order than they would have landed with a victory.
Doug Pederson ousted as coach of Philadelphia Eagles, less than three years after Super Bowl victory | Mark Maske | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostOr, since he can’t seem to relate to you as anything but his subordinate, she might prefer to step in herself to deflect his requests and intrusions, up to and including pulling him out of your meetings.
I’ve been promoted, but my old boss still seems to think I work for him | Karla Miller | January 7, 2021 | Washington Post
According to Crawford, Alvarez is “focusing her entire effort publicly on Protess” to deflect attention.
Wrongly Imprisoned for 15 Years Thanks to an Innocence Project | Jacob Siegel | November 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYet, Obama might take some of these military actions anyway just to deflect political pressures at home.
But when I pulled her toward me to comfort her and tell her that I was sorry, she instinctively flexed her muscles to deflect me.
Creationists need a Muslim hero, and American right-wingers need a “good” Muslim with whom to deflect accusations of Islamophobia.
The Hedonistic, Possibly Holocaust-Denying Sect That’s Hoodwinking Republican Congressmen | Jay Michaelson | April 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe impulse would have done nothing to deflect a bullet, which would likely have torn through his arm and into him.
Thank God the Murrysville School Attack Wasn’t Guns | Michael Daly | April 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFrank managed to deflect the automatic's muzzle from himself.
The Planet Strappers | Raymond Zinke GallunIt was announced with official emphasis that no opposition would deflect the Government from its purpose.
The Evolution of Sinn Fein | Robert Mitchell HenryThere is a wellnigh infinite number of influences to deflect us from the safe and certain course.
When the Holy Ghost is Come | S. L. BrengleIn order to ascend more quickly the Pilot will deflect the Elevator, which, by the way, you see hinged to the Tail.
The Aeroplane Speaks | H. BarberLockley knew that sharp points, when charged electrically, make tiny jets of ionized air which will deflect a candle flame.
Operation Terror | William Fitzgerald Jenkins
British Dictionary definitions for deflect
/ (dɪˈflɛkt) /
to turn or cause to turn aside from a course; swerve
Origin of deflect
1Derived forms of deflect
- deflector, noun
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