deflected (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.
The Earth's magnetic field helps to deflect harmful solar radiation.
How to Use deflected
- 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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