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🛡️deflect

verb
/dɪˈflɛkt/
deflation defoliant

Meaning

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

Example Sentences

The shield deflected the incoming arrow.

Example Expressions

deflect criticism

Synonyms

divert, redirect, avert, sidestep, parry

Antonyms

attract, face

Collocations

deflect attention, deflect criticism, deflect a question, deflect blame

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