deflective

/dɪˈflɛktɪv/
adjective
  1. Tending to cause something to change direction or be turned aside.
    • A deflective coating on the windows prevents glare.
    • The car's deflective shape helps reduce wind resistance.
    • The shield's deflective surface bounced the laser beam away.
  2. Tending to avoid or turn aside criticism, blame, or attention.
    • The report was deflective, focusing on minor issues instead of the main problem.
    • His deflective answers made the interviewer suspicious.
    • She had a deflective attitude whenever the topic of money came up.
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