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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Then, in the 43rd minute, defender Alex Freeman headed home a deflected shot to give the Americans complete control heading into the half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Scotland got their first World Cup win since 1990 as John McGinn's deflected strike gave them a 1-0 win against Haiti.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

The ball deflected off the body of Georginio Rutter before contact with the arm.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Others, including a few party leaders, deflected questions by citing a focus on this year’s midterm elections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

It was deflected to the left over her shoulder, although there was no window open and no air in the room.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd