deflects (0 synonym found)

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Definition of deflects:

(v) : (transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
(v) : (intransitive) To deviate from an original path or position.
(v) : (transitive, figuratively) To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
(v) : (transitive, figuratively) To divert (attention, etc.).
(v) : (transitive, ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
(v) : (psychology) To redirect culpability to avoid it.
Definition of deflects:

(v) : (transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
(v) : (intransitive) To deviate from an original path or position.
(v) : (transitive, figuratively) To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
(v) : (transitive, figuratively) To divert (attention, etc.).
(v) : (transitive, ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
(v) : (psychology) To redirect culpability to avoid it.
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