deflect
verb (used with or without object)
to bend or turn aside; turn from a true course or straight line; swerve.
deflects
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present tense formof deflect (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The pastor instead deflects responsibility by playing the victim card.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2026
He deflects the question initially, offering something better.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025
The planet’s rotation gives rise to the Coriolis effect, which deflects air flow and determines the direction of its swirling cyclones and bands.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2024
Scientists can infer the value of the QGP's electrical conductivity from how much the electromagnetic field deflects charged particles such as electrons, quarks, and protons.
From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024
I go for Zelda because she teleports and deflects projectiles and shoots fireballs from great distances, which are all optimal moves for any player looking to avoid hand-to-hand combat.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
