deflected

[dih-flek-tid] / dɪˈflɛk tɪd /

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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deflected

They go into the international break on the back of a 1-1 draw against Fulham, and even needed a late deflected Matheus Cunha strike to stop the Cottagers winning their first game all season.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

After sophomore defensive back Sean Veritch snagged a deflected pass thrown by Bishop Amat quarterback Domenico Doran, the Lions drove to the Lancers’ 16-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Harry Maguire's goal against Ipswich last weekend was allowed despite a handball because his shot was going wide before it was deflected, meaning it was an own goal.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Unlucky Rashford's cross was deflected as he hit the bar from close range.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

I punched shots away; I deflected shots over the goalpost; I came out and slid into them before they could get shots off.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor