Meaning Of The Word Deflect

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deflect
verb: If you deflect something such as criticism or attention, you act in a way that prevents it from being directed towards you or affecting you.
verb: To deflect someone from a course of action means to make them decide not to continue with it by putting pressure on them or by offering them something desirable.

deflect in American English
to bend or turn aside; turn from a true course or straight line; swerve
to turn or make go to one side; bend; swerve

deflect in British English
verb: to turn or cause to turn aside from a course; swerve

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