Present participle for to turn or cause to turn aside from a course
“All free-moving objects seem to deflect from a straight-line path because the earth rotates under them.”
Present participle for to ricochet or glance off a surface
“There was a large tree hanging over it, and to play it well you had to figure out which way the ball would deflect off the branches.”
Present participle for to repel or defend against something, typically an attack
“They wore mirrored armor that would deflect a number of shots until the enamel wore off and only plain steel lay beneath.”
Present participle for to divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action
“There are times when you may have to deflect questions that are too sensitive or personal.”
Present participle for to avert the occurrence of by taking preventative action
Present participle for to avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc)
Present participle for to divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
(of an action or event) Present participle for to prevent from happening
Present participle for to speak in opposition to
That serves as a diversion
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