Antonyms for deflect

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-flekt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈflɛkt

Definition of deflect

Origin : 1550s, from Latin deflectere "to bend (something) aside or downward," from de- "away" (see de-) + flectere "to bend" (see flexible). Originally transitive, the intransitive sense is first recorded 1640s. Related: Deflected; deflecting.

verb bounce off; turn aside

Example sentences :

Since the affair with Piper he had not, however, again offered to deflect a bat.
Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott

The novel like its style coloured, but did not deflect, the stream of English literature.
Extract from : « John Lyly » by John Dover Wilson

That rebuke of Barber's seemed to deflect Cis's interest from the rooms to herself.
Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates

A soft answer, if soft enough, will deflect the stroke of the sword of justice.
Extract from : « Lady Bountiful » by George A. Birmingham

It would have taken more time than we had to deflect us enough to avoid a smash.
Extract from : « Accidental Death » by Peter Baily

If he had a wife to take up his attention, it might deflect him a little from us.
Extract from : « Dear Enemy » by Jean Webster

Let us deflect our course—at least he may not know our destination.
Extract from : « The Ultimate Weapon » by John Wood Campbell

Helen did not allow these manifestations of suffering to deflect her from her task.
Extract from : « A Mating in the Wilds » by Ottwell Binns

The big Indian held his war club in front of him, as if to deflect bullets.
Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea

The soul loves honor, and passion tempts it to deflect its pathway.
Extract from : « A Man's Value to Society » by Newell Dwight Hillis

Synonyms for deflect

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