The meaning of DEFLECT is to cause (something) to change direction especially from a straight course. How to use deflect in a sentence.

DEFLECTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of deflect 2. to change direction after hitting something, or to….

[intransitive, transitive] to change direction or make something change direction, especially after hitting something. The ball deflected off Reid's body into the goal. deflect something He raised his arm to try …

DEFLECTED definition: curved or bent downward. See examples of deflected used in a sentence.

She's skilled at deflecting [= avoiding] questions/criticism. They are trying to deflect attention from the troubled economy. The blame was deflected from the chairman.

Nov 26, 2016 · To deflect someone from a course of action means to make them decide not to continue with it by putting pressure on them or by offering them something desirable. The war did not deflect …

The verb deflect describes blocking something or changing its course. Hockey goalies deflect the flying puck with their sticks or blockers, making it travel in a different direction, preferably to a teammate's …

deflect someone from something His initial defeats did not deflect him from his ambitions. She listens to him, but doesn't allow herself to be deflected from her purpose. We will continue with our plans and …

Define deflected. deflected synonyms, deflected pronunciation, deflected translation, English dictionary definition of deflected. intr. & tr.v. de·flect·ed , de·flect·ing , de·flects To turn aside or cause to turn …

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English de‧flect /dɪˈflekt/ verb 1 [intransitive, transitive] if someone or something deflects something that is moving, or if it deflects, it turns in a different …