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

Words are but symbols for the relations of things to one another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute truth.
Friedrich Nietzsche