deflective
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nondeflective adjective
- undeflective adjective
Etymology
Origin of deflective
Example Sentences
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A clue as to Carrick's deflective attitude towards the allegations could be found in his interview with police, however.
From BBC
He will need to draw upon all his reserves of deflective parliamentary wit.
From BBC
Dr. Orna Guralnik helps these pairs interrogate their feelings, communicate better and see their behaviors more clearly, often despite the patients’ best deflective efforts.
From New York Times
Smith also recommends a deflective approach for invading jackets, hair or feet.
From Seattle Times
And he offered his deflective auto-response to several inquiries whose answers seemed easily retrieved.
From Washington Post
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