Definition of Deflect

to cause something to be rerouted or directed to a different path

Examples of Deflect in a sentence

During the basketball game, the star player could jump and deflect any opponent’s shot in the air.  🔊

The defense attorney was able to deflect the prosecutor’s questioning causing the judge to require the prosecutor to ask different questions.  🔊

When asked about the salary, the potential candidate was able to deflect this question by beginning to talk about his background.  🔊

Since the young child never filtered anything he said, the parents were ready to deflect any embarrassing topic the child would start to discuss.  🔊

The troublemaking child could deflect any blame placed on him because he was so experienced at getting out of trouble.  🔊

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