Associations to the word «Deflect»

Wiktionary

DEFLECT, verb. (transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path.
DEFLECT, verb. (intransitive) To deviate from its original path.
DEFLECT, verb. (transitive) (figuratively) To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
DEFLECT, verb. (transitive) (figuratively) To divert (attention, etc.).

Dictionary definition

DEFLECT, verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".
DEFLECT, verb. Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.
DEFLECT, verb. Turn aside and away from an initial or intended course.
DEFLECT, verb. Draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors".
DEFLECT, verb. Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack".

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis