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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At 2-2, Evanilson had a goal disallowed for offside when he tapped in a deflected cross which looked like it was heading in anyway.

From BBC

Despite Inter's enterprising start it was Atletico who took the lead, with Alvarez drilling home from close range when the ball deflected nicely for him.

From Barron's

But today, both deflected multiple questions about their previous statements and pivoted back to praise.

From BBC

As Russia’s military position has deteriorated, Putin has deflected blame by accusing the West of striving to inflict “a strategic defeat on Russia,” calling it an existential threat.

From Washington Post

Chew was repeatedly questioned about the Chinese Communist Party’s influence on ByteDance but deflected.

From Seattle Times