Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deflected
verb
/dɪˈflɛktɪd/
Definition
To turn aside or cause to turn aside from a straight course.
Examples
- The ball was deflected by the defender’s foot.
- She deflected the question with a laugh.
- The light was deflected by the prism, creating a rainbow effect.
Meaning
Deflected refers to the action of changing the direction of something, often a beam of light or a projectile that is diverted from its original path.
Synonyms
- diverted
- redirected
- warped
- turned aside
