deflecting

verbbounce off; turn aside

Synonyms for deflecting

verb bounce off; turn aside

Antonyms for deflecting

Word Origin & History

1550s, from Latin deflectere "to bend (something) aside or downward," from de- "away" (see de-) + flectere "to bend" (see flexible). Originally transitive, the intransitive sense is first recorded 1640s. Related: Deflected; deflecting.

Example Sentences for deflecting

Expecting it now, Andre-Louis parried it by no more than a deflecting touch.

Nevertheless, she asked it, as her only means of deflecting the talk from Brenton.

The real force needed is not a propelling but a deflecting force.

It was only a question of not, by a hair's breadth, deflecting into the truth.

The effect of sunshine in deflecting the bridge is very curious.

Across the caon was built a deflecting dam of solid masonry.

"Yes," he said, and then swept even Rose aside as deflecting him from his purpose.

This time we ascend the mountain instead of deflecting as before.

Julian was deflecting Madge's course to the left of Gull Island.

Hare sent Silvermane at the deflecting sheep and frightened them into line.