Hanapin
to deflect
01
umilig, umiiwas
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
Example
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
Kapag ang liwanag ay bumabiyahe mula sa hangin papunta sa tubig, ito ay kadalasang umiiwas.
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
Tumama ang bala sa matigas na ibabaw at nagsimulang umiwas.
02
ilihis, iwasan
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
Example
Her ability to deflect blame during international negotiations contributed to the successful resolution of the conflict.
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
03
ituwid, ilihis
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
Example
The armored tank was designed with sloped surfaces to deflect incoming projectiles.
Ang armored tank ay dinisenyo na may mga nakahilig na ibabaw upang ilihis ang mga papasok na proyektil.
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
Ang mga inhinyero ng aerodynamics ay nagtrabaho sa isang disenyo ng pakpak na epektibong ilihis ang mga agos ng hangin.
04
ihinto, ilihis
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
Example
The skilled diplomat managed to deflect the leader from launching an attack.
Friends and family tried to deflect him from his self-destructive habits.
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