Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Deflecting.
Deflecting - 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 was deflecting the questions during the press conference."
"She was deflecting the blame onto her colleague."
"The goalie did an excellent job of deflecting the soccer ball away from the net."
"The politician tried deflecting criticism by changing the topic."
"The mirror is deflecting the light towards the ceiling."
Word Game Points
Is DEFLECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deflecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFLECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is DEFLECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deflecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFLECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is DEFLECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deflecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFLECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
