Synonyms

deflected

American

[dih-flek-tid] / dɪˈflɛk tɪd /

adjective

Biology.

curved or bent downward.
deflexed.

Other Word Forms

nondeflected adjective
undeflected adjective

Etymology

Origin of deflected

First recorded in 1820–30; deflect + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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To use Brook's words, pressure, even just a little bit, had to be deflected, runs had to be scored and catchers had to be moved.

From BBC

Afterward, Rivers deflected attention from his comeback saga, saying he was disappointed to not get a win.

From The Wall Street Journal

Central East moved deep into Pacifica territory on its ensuing drive before Phelps deflected the ball and PeeWee Wilson intercepted it at the Tritons’ 24.

From Los Angeles Times

“If the bouncer is on the door, 80 to 90% of fish are deflected,” argues English.

From The Wall Street Journal

He deflected blame, they argued, and grossly mischaracterized the severity of his misconduct once his deception was exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal

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