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deflecting
UK
/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
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deflecting
gerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
Translations
отклоняющий
The deflecting mirror changed the direction of the light beam.
Отклоняющее зеркало изменило направление светового луча.
отвлекающий
His deflecting comments during the meeting were not appreciated.
Его отвлекающие комментарии во время встречи не были оценены.
Definitions
Causing something to change direction by interposing something; diverting.
The deflecting shield protected the spacecraft from incoming debris.
Avoiding or shifting attention away from a topic or issue.
Her deflecting comments during the interview made it difficult to get a straight answer.
Synonyms
turning aside
diverting
redirecting
shifting
deflecting
noun
deflectings
pl
Gerund: the act or process of causing something to change direction
Definitions
The act or process of causing something to change direction; the act of diverting.
The deflecting of the missile saved the vessel.
Synonyms
shunting
deflection
diversion
redirection
deviation
aversion
sidetracking
evasion
turning aside
rerouting
deflect
verb
deflecting
Gerund
deflected
Past Simple
deflected
Past Participle
deflecting
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈflɛkt/
US
/dɪˈflɛkt/
Translations
отклонять
The shield can deflect arrows.
Щит может отклонять стрелы.
избегать
She managed to deflect the difficult questions.
Ей удалось избегать сложных вопросов.
отражать
He tried to deflect the blame onto someone else.
Он пытался отражать вину на кого-то другого.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
redirect
shun
avoid
dodge
sidetrack
turn aside
divert
Antonyms
converge
direct
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