deflect

CEFRC1

/dɪˈflɛkt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To cause something moving to change direction.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To deviate from an original path or position.

Examples

  • Deflect any question related to your personal life.

  • Philippine motorcycle riders wear masks to deflect vehicular exhausts in heavy traffic.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.

  2. To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.

  3. To redirect culpability to avoid it.

More examples

In context

  • Yanni wanted to deflect attention.

  • The defender deflected the cross into his own net.

  • The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Latin deflecto, from de- (“away”) + flecto (“to bend”).