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to deflect
01
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
02
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
03
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
04
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Example
The basketball player attempted a shot, but the ball deflected off the rim.
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
The cue ball struck the cushion at an angle, causing it to deflect and change direction.
The ping pong ball, rolling towards the edge of the table, began to deflect.
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
