deflecting

VERB

bounce off; turn aside

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert bend cover up divert hook pivot ricochet slip swerve veer whip

STRONG

curve deviate disperse diverge fend parry sheer shy sidetrack slew twist wheel whirl wind

WEAK

glance off hold off keep off volte-face

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stay straighten

Example Sentences

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Deflecting also backfires by not only preventing your kid from having the clean slate necessary for a growth mindset, but also alienating them.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2021

Tired of Deflecting: Everyone who just read this is now tired of deflecting, too.

From Washington Post • Nov. 21, 2018

Deflecting bullets with her bracelets, leaning into machine gun fire with her shield, she marches forward spurring the men to follow her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2017

Deflecting passes and diving for loose balls all over the court, Syracuse beat North Carolina 57-45 on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference marquee matchup as forwards C.J.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2014

Deflecting, I lash out, “You’re going to hurt Father. He bought five chairs. Five. He sees you as family.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes