deflect

/dɪˈflɛkt/ · verb

Meaning

To make (something) deviate from its original path.
(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
To deviate from its original path.
To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
To divert (attention, etc.).

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Related words

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