deflecting

[dɪˈflɛktɪŋ]

deflecting Definition

• 1. cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course
• 2. prevent (an attack) by turning it aside

Using deflecting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deflecting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The goalie deflected the ball with his hands.

• Example

  She deflected the conversation away from her personal life.

• Example

  The shield deflected the sword.

• Example

  He deflected the criticism with humor.

deflecting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deflecting

• divert
• bounce
• avert
• swerve
• turn away

Antonyms for deflecting

• direct
• lead
• guide

Phrases with deflecting

• deflect attention

  to cause someone to stop thinking about something or someone by drawing their attention elsewhere

  Example

  The politician tried to deflect attention from the scandal by talking about other issues.

• deflect blame

  to avoid taking responsibility for something by blaming someone or something else

  Example

  The CEO tried to deflect blame for the company's failure onto his employees.

• deflect questions

  to avoid answering questions directly by changing the subject or giving vague answers

  Example

  The celebrity deflected questions about her personal life by talking about her new movie.

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Summary: deflecting in Brief

The verb 'deflecting' [dɪˈflɛktɪŋ] means to cause something to change direction or prevent an attack by turning it aside. Examples include deflecting a ball, conversation, shield, or criticism. Phrases like 'deflect attention,' 'deflect blame,' and 'deflect questions' denote avoiding or redirecting focus, responsibility, or direct answers.