deflected
The word “deflected” has 3 syllables: de-flect-ed
It's pronounced as /dɪˈflɛk.tɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for deflected?
In the thesaurus, “deflected” has 28 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for deflected along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deflected
- averted
- bent
- curved
- deviated
- diverted
- moved
- rechanneled
- rechannelled
- redirected
- reversed
- shifted
- shunted
- sidetracked
- swayed
- swerved
- switched
- swiveled
- swivelled
- swung
- transferred
- turned
- turned back
- twisted
- veered
- wheeled
- whipped
- whirled
- zigzagged
Meanings of deflected
- verb
- To make (something) deviate from its original path.
- (ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
- To deviate from its original path.
- To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
- To divert (attention, etc.).
- adjective
- Bent abruptly downward.
Example Sentences
- The goalkeeper deflected the ball away from the net.
- She skillfully deflected the criticism with a calm response.
- The metal surface deflected the laser beam.
- His humor deflected the tension in the room.
- The arrow was deflected by the warrior’s shield.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms or another words to deflected, such as: averted, bent, curved, deviated, diverted, moved, rechanneled.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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