What is another word for deflection?

Common synonyms for deflection include refraction, divagation, bending, deflexion, digression.

What is the opposite of deflection?

Antonyms of deflection include straightness, directness, rigidity, steadfastness, adherence.

Synonyms for

Deflection

Noun / dɪˈflekʃʌn / Another word for deflection — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deflection means a change in direction or a turning aside from a straight path.

Synonyms & similar words

refraction divagation bending deflexion digression diversion deviation warp diversion deviation veering bending turning distracting diverting digression straying wandering swerve curve twist loop detour rerouting redirection changeover shift alteration

Synonyms by register

Formal

deviation diversion swerve digression

Informal

swerve detour side-track

Literary

wandering aberration

Antonyms

straightness directness rigidity steadfastness adherence persistence

Common collocations

angle of deflection
deflection of light
deflection of a beam
deflection angle
deflection from duty
deflection of the ball
deflection of the path

Word family

noun deflection

verb deflect

adjective deflective

Usage note

Deflection often implies a turning away from a course or standard, sometimes due to an external force or influence. It can be used in both physical and abstract contexts.

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