Deflect ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Deflect ( verb )

1. Bend or cause to bend out of a straight line or plane.
2. Turn aside or turn away (something) from its course or intended effect.
3. Cause to change direction or course, especially suddenly.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "bend aside"): from latin deflectere, from de- (expressing reversal) + flectere 'to bend'.

Examples:

1. She tried to deflect the ball from the goal.
2. The wind deflected the plane off course.
3. The CEO deflected the question about the company's profits.
4. He deflected the blame for the mistake onto his colleague.
5. The shield successfully deflected the enemy's attack.

(As a noun)

Deflect ( noun )

1. Bend or cause to bend out of a straight line or plane.
2. Turn aside or turn away (something) from its course or intended effect.
3. Cause to change direction or course, especially suddenly.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "bend aside"): from latin deflectere, from de- (expressing reversal) + flectere 'to bend'.

Examples:

1. She tried to deflect the ball from the goal.
2. The wind deflected the plane off course.
3. The CEO deflected the question about the company's profits.
4. He deflected the blame for the mistake onto his colleague.
5. The shield successfully deflected the enemy's attack.