Associations to the word «Deflect»
Noun
- Rotary
- Gao
- Gnome
- Proficiency
- Lance
- Tip
- Kick
- Punch
- Turret
- Detector
- Armory
- Hull
- Droplet
- Equator
- Takeoff
- Tempest
- Wedge
- Debris
- Goalkeeper
- Hemisphere
- Avalanche
- Propeller
- Muzzle
- Retribution
- Goblin
- Capsule
- Zack
- Strike
- Dagger
- Radar
- Proton
- Weapon
- Wire
- Plate
- Plasma
- Mirror
- Foil
- Bend
- Interception
- Twist
- Cannon
- Poker
- Defender
- Voltage
- Axe
- Shooter
- Turning
- Thickness
- Energy
- Attempt
- Surface
- Lightning
- Rotation
- Lancer
- Wind
- Barrier
- Axis
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
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.