Synonyms for

Deflected

Verb / dɪˈflektɪd / Another word for deflected — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause something to change direction or to bounce off a surface

Synonyms & similar words

staveoff avert block turnaway obviate debar fendoff parry forefend bend headoff forfend avoid distract deflect wardoff bounce redirect divert turn swerve rebound glance ricochet deviate veer swing dodge parry block intercept repel reflect scatter disperse

Example sentences

  1. The hockey player deflected the puck to his teammate.
  2. The mirror deflected the light into the dark corner of the room.
  3. The shield deflected the arrow away from the knight.
  4. The umbrella deflected the raindrops from hitting her face.
  5. The car's airbag deflected the impact of the crash.

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  • I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. - Alexander the Great
  • Be the change that you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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