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deflective

UK
/dɪˈflɛktɪv/
US
/dɪˈflɛktɪv/

Translations

deflectiveadjective
more deflective
Comp.
most deflective
Super.
UK
/dɪˈflɛktɪv/
US
/dɪˈflɛktɪv/
évasifSe dit d'une réponse ou d'une attitude qui cherche à détourner l'attention.
Her deflective answers during the interview made it difficult to get a clear understanding of her intentions.
Ses réponses évasives pendant l'entretien ont rendu difficile la compréhension claire de ses intentions.
déflecteurTechnique ; qui provoque une déviation.
The deflective surface of the shield protected the soldiers from incoming arrows.
La surface déflectrice du bouclier protégeait les soldats des flèches qui arrivaient.
Synonyms
diverting
dissipative
turning
bending
redirecting

Definitions

deflectiveadjective
Capable of causing something to change direction or to be diverted.
The deflective surface of the shield protected the soldiers from incoming arrows.
Tending to avoid or shift attention away from something.
Her deflective answers during the interview made it difficult to get a clear understanding of her intentions.
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