deflected

[dih-flek-tid]

adjective

Biology.

1. curved or bent downward.

2. deflexed.

Other Word Forms

• nondeflected adjective
• undeflected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deflected¹

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

Example Sentences

She deflected questions about an alleged bribery scheme involving the president’s border advisor and declined to elaborate on her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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The controversy deflected attention from McLaren clinching the constructors' championship for the second year in a row.

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Oliver Sipple, a disabled former Marine standing next to her, saw the weapon and deflected her arm just as the gun went off.

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Son, predictably, deflected the praise, saying that he appreciated the welcome he’s received.

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Linebacker Ethan Coach forced Williams to hurry a pass that was deflected and intercepted by Hill.

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Related Words

• avert 
• bend 
• divert 
• hook 
• pivot 
• ricochet 
• slip 
• swerve 
• veer 
• whip