deflected

[dih-flek-tid] / dɪˈflɛk tɪd /

VERB

bounce off; turn aside

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert bend cover up divert hook pivot ricochet slip swerve veer whip

STRONG

curve deviate disperse diverge fend parry sheer shy sidetrack slew twist wheel whirl wind

WEAK

glance off hold off keep off volte-face

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stay straighten

Example Sentences

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Dujon Sterling's deflected volley had Rangers in front and their overall performance merited such a lead.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Those in charge that day have deflected blame, while other firefighters testified that they didn’t question what they were assigned to do.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Staley deflected a reporter’s questions about what Auriemma claimed she said to officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Murphy notched his first goal in the Champions League in the 72nd minute, whipping a deflected strike past Kochalski to put the seal on Newcastle's perfect evening.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“Oh, for God sake,” I muttered and then, out the window, “Please?” and then, whinily, “Come on, buddy, please?” but he had set a course and was not to be deflected.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson