deflect

At the time, Freyd called her acronym capturing how perpetrators deflect responsibility “very speculative.”

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

In an attempt to deflect attention away from himself, Michael stressed how Sharon had been acting like a "totally different person" of late.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

“The data was presented in a way that downplayed the risk to deflect responsibility,” Dixon said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Los Palos Street Operating LLC, a subsidiary of Altus Power, responded to the filing on Thursday, saying it’s Lineage’s attempt to deflect responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

It had kept Cari busy, and Naomi had managed to deflect her increasingly insistent questions about their mother.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

The pastor instead deflects responsibility by playing the victim card.

From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2026

At best, blaming technology that helps property managers deflects from the real issue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

The planet’s rotation gives rise to the Coriolis effect, which deflects air flow and determines the direction of its swirling cyclones and bands.

From New York Times ● May 21, 2024

Scientists can infer the value of the QGP's electrical conductivity from how much the electromagnetic field deflects charged particles such as electrons, quarks, and protons.

From Science Daily ● May 17, 2024

Haymitch takes a swipe with his knife but Peeta deflects it so easily it’s pathetic.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Speaking to Slate in her office the day before, she often deflected criticism of administration policies on key issues—noting that she raised concern with key stakeholders.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

Kessler deflected his success, crediting the play of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Scored the winning goal with a deflected effort.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

At the end of the half, Jaion Smith of Santa Margarita deflected a possible third-down touchdown pass in the end zone and Jake Martin followed by blocking a St. John Bosco field-goal attempt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The ball brushed his hands and deflected just under the bar to tie the game 2-2.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

Arnold started 22 games in 24 appearances for the Lions over the past two seasons, making 91 tackles, deflecting eight passes and making an interception.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

I had only one sartorial concern at the time: deflecting male attention whenever possible.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026

His press conferences are almost theatrically placid, Brunson often slouched in a hat and/or hooded sweatshirt and deflecting any effort to valorize his success.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

Throughout it all, Arbeloa has consistently taken responsibility, deflecting the blame away from his players.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

He blinks and then looks away before deflecting my question.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse