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deflected

UK
/dɪˈflɛktɪd/
US
/dɪˈflɛktɪd/

Translations

deflectedadjective
more deflected
Comp.
most deflected
Super.
UK
/dɪˈflɛktɪd/
US
/dɪˈflɛktɪd/
déviéSe dit d’un objet, d’un rayon ou d’un mouvement qui change de direction.
The deflected ball missed the goal by inches.
Le ballon dévié a manqué le but de quelques centimètres.
Additional translations
réfléchiEmploi technique en physique ou en optique, pour un rayon renvoyé après avoir heurté une surface.
Synonyms
diverted
redirected
changed
altered
distracted
deflectverb

deflected

Past Simple

deflected
Past Simple
deflected
Past Participle
deflecting
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈflɛkt/
US
/dɪˈflɛkt/
The goalie managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.
Le gardien a réussi à dévier le ballon loin du but.
Additional translations
détournerSurtout pour une conversation, un sujet ou une action vers autre chose.
éluderSurtout pour éviter une critique, une question ou une responsabilité.
Synonyms
avoid
redirect
turn aside
sidetrack
dodge
shun
divert
Antonyms
direct
converge

Definitions

deflectedadjective
Turned aside from a straight course or direction.
The deflected ball missed the goal by inches.
Caused to change direction after hitting something.
The deflected light created a rainbow effect on the wall.
deflectverb
To cause something to change direction by interposing something; to turn aside from a straight course.
The goalie managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.
To cause someone to deviate from an intended purpose or course of action.
She tried to deflect the conversation away from the sensitive topic.
To prevent something from being directed at oneself; to avoid or evade.
He deflected criticism by pointing out the team's overall success.
To change direction after striking an object; to glance off.
The puck deflected off the post and went wide.
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