deflect
/dɪˈflɛkt/
verb
- To cause something to change direction, especially after hitting something.
- A thick layer of armor can deflect bullets.
- The goalkeeper managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.
- The mirror deflected the sunlight onto the ceiling.
- To avoid or turn aside something such as criticism, blame, or attention.
- The politician deflected criticism by focusing on positive achievements.
- He tried to deflect the blame onto his coworker.
- She deflected the question by changing the subject.
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