deflected; deflecting; deflects
Definition of deflect
: to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
armor that deflects bullets deflecting attention from the troubled economy deflect a question
: to turn aside : deviate
the shot deflected off the goalie's shoulder pad
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The first known use of deflect was circa 1555
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