Synonyms of deflection

deflection

noun

di-ˈflek-shən 

as in deviation

a turning away from a course or standard

a stern father who would not tolerate the slightest deflection from the strict moral code that he imposed on his children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deviation
• departure
• detour
• divergence
• diversion
• divergency
• regression
• reversion
• divagation
• retrogression

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adherence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deflection

Any deflection of electrons shows up as a tiny, almost imperceptible change in voltage. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Nick Andersen, an undrafted rookie safety from Wake Forest, led the team with nine tackles, two pass deflections and a tackle for loss. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026

Craig threw a pass to sophomore slot receiver Ed Small that was tightly contested, and the ball floated in the air off a deflection, landing in the hands of redshirt junior safety Jordan Lester. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026

The cycles of illness and deflection at Taylor Farms illustrate a larger problem in the American food safety system, the experts said, which overwhelmingly relies on companies to self-police the cleanliness of their own produce. — Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026