Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Deflect.
Deflect - as a verb
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avert8avoid9debar8fend offforefend15forfend14head offobviate12stave offward offTurn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bend7turn awayTurn aside and away from an initial or intended course
Draw someone's attention away from something
Example: "The thief distracted the bystanders"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distract11Example Sentences
"He tried to deflect blame for the accident."
"The shield is designed to deflect incoming arrows."
"She tried to deflect the conversation away from her personal life."
"He managed to deflect the ball away from the goal."
"The mirror is angled to deflect the sunlight into the room."
Word Game Points
Is DEFLECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deflect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFLECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DEFLECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deflect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFLECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DEFLECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deflect is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFLECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
