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Meaning of deflected
The primary meaning of the word "deflected" is to change direction or course, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Etymology of deflected
The word "deflected" has its roots in Latin, with "deflectere" meaning to bend or turn away, which is a combination of "de" (away from) and "flectere" (to bend)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of changing direction or course
Synonyms
diverted
turned
shifted
rerouted
sidetracked
deflected
redirected
changed
altered
modified
adjusted
swerved
veered
deviated
departed
strayed
wandered
drifted
skewed
angled
bent
curved
turned aside
averted
avoided
evaded
parried
dodged
sidestepped
circumvented
bypassed
skirted
eluded
escaped
shunned
rejected
repelled
repulsed
rebuffed
dismissed
Definitions
- The word "deflected" can be defined as:
- + Changed direction, especially suddenly or unexpectedly
- + Turned or bent something away from its original course or direction
- + Prevented something from continuing in a straight line or course
Usage Examples
- The ball was deflected by the goalkeeper, changing its trajectory and preventing a goal
- * The conversation was deflected by a sudden interruption, changing the subject and tone
- * The company's plans were deflected by unforeseen circumstances, forcing a change in strategy