Associations to the word «Deflect»
Noun
- Projectile
- Parry
- Puck
- Asteroid
- Blows
- Bullet
- Shield
- Nozzle
- Cathode
- Forearm
- Magnet
- Thrust
- Blade
- Beam
- Vane
- Blast
- Rudder
- Blow
- Wearer
- Needle
- Bracelet
- Exhaust
- Trajectory
- Armor
- Prism
- Criticism
- Drow
- Spear
- Detonation
- Flap
- Laser
- Dodge
- Attacker
- Comet
- Momentum
- Crook
- Fireball
- Thrusting
- Armour
- Angle
- Coil
- Arrow
- Suspicion
- Compass
- Bolt
- Goaltender
- Blocking
- Twinkle
- Particle
- Sword
- Electron
- Accusation
- Attack
- Umpire
- Slash
- Crossbow
- Spacecraft
- Attention
- Current
- Opponent
- Ball
- Whorl
- Missile
- Mage
- Flurry
- Wrist
- Foul
- Shot
- Roller
- Saber
- Linebacker
- Volley
- Collision
- Obstacle
Adjective
Wiktionary
DEFLECT, verb. (transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path.
DEFLECT, verb. (intransitive) To deviate from its original path.
DEFLECT, verb. (transitive) (figuratively) To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
DEFLECT, verb. (transitive) (figuratively) To divert (attention, etc.).
Dictionary definition
DEFLECT, verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".
DEFLECT, verb. Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.
DEFLECT, verb. Turn aside and away from an initial or intended course.
DEFLECT, verb. Draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors".
DEFLECT, verb. Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack".
Wise words
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.