CEFR B2

deflect

verb

Meaning

To cause something to change direction after hitting it, or to turn aside from a straight course.

Examples

The goalkeeper managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.
He tried to deflect criticism by blaming his team members.

Synonyms: divert, ward off, parry, fend off

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deflect (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈflɛkt/

Definition

To cause something to change direction after hitting it, or to turn aside from a straight course.

Examples

The goalkeeper managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.
He tried to deflect criticism by blaming his team members.

How to Use deflect

deflect from (prepositional phrase): To turn away from a course or purpose. — "The unexpected news deflected her from her original plan."
deflect off (prepositional phrase): To bounce off a surface. — "The stone deflected off the wall and hit the ground."

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