Associations to the word «Deflect»
Noun
- Fuselage
- Flow
- Path
- Velocity
- Net
- Helmet
- Impact
- Inquiry
- Direction
- Ray
- Orbit
- Blaster
- Atmosphere
- Radiation
- Tackle
- Acceleration
- Torque
- Sensor
- Lens
- Spell
- Paddle
- Push
- Pointer
- Load
- Barrel
- Bunker
- Glove
- Throw
- Predator
- Stream
- Nero
- Block
- Deviation
- Twig
- Lift
- Explosion
- Atom
- Sunlight
- Crush
- Pressure
- Jet
- Arc
- Glancing
- Coating
- Shell
- Fin
- Rebound
- Bat
- Flame
- Receiver
- Dirk
- Electricity
- Wave
- Hostility
Adjective
Verb
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
In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike
fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the
new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.