deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən 
dē-
1
: a turning aside or off course : deviation
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
Examples of deflection in a Sentence
measuring the angle of deflection
He scored with a deflection off another player's stick.
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Our concerns were met with deflection and ideological stubbornness.
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Robin Grammer, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025
He's appeared in seven playoff games since 2019, racking up 28 tackles, three interceptions, and five pass deflections.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
So any kind of deflection mission has to be carefully considered.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
Both of his deflections came at the expense of veteran running back TrayVeon Williams.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
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Robin Grammer, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025
He's appeared in seven playoff games since 2019, racking up 28 tackles, three interceptions, and five pass deflections.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
So any kind of deflection mission has to be carefully considered.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 June 2025
Both of his deflections came at the expense of veteran running back TrayVeon Williams.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 June 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflection. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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deflection
noun
de·flec·tion
di-ˈflek-shən
1
: a turning aside or deviation from a straight line
2
: the departure of an indicator or pointer from the zero reading on the scale of an instrument
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