as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
a stern father who would not tolerate the slightest deflection from the strict moral code that he imposed on his children
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deflection
Of course, there are other mitigation ideas that need to be demonstrated, the most effective deflection techniques.
—
Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
If the asteroid still had a more than 1 percent chance of hitting the Earth, one or even more deflection missions would already be starting now.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
These are the same deflections that National Review dismantled 13 years ago.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
His more than 400 deflections are the most in a season since the NBA began tracking that stat in 2016.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deflection
Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
If the asteroid still had a more than 1 percent chance of hitting the Earth, one or even more deflection missions would already be starting now.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
These are the same deflections that National Review dismantled 13 years ago.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
His more than 400 deflections are the most in a season since the NBA began tracking that stat in 2016.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflection
Noun
-
For example, just as a bell ringing slightly out of tune might indicate a crack or imperfection, deviations in gravitational wave frequencies can point to asymmetries in the black hole's shape.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
-
The case marks the first time Newsom has taken a lead role in any of the now 15 lawsuits that California has filed against the current Trump administration, signaling a deviation from his more reserved approach to the president during Trump’s second term.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
In terms of potential additions to the leadership group following Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Alexis Mac Allister would be a popular choice.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
-
Vacancies remain unfilled, and a combination of cuts ordered by the controversial Department of Government Efficiency, spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk, retirements and other departures has pared down the state’s top weather scientists.—
Alex Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflection. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share