DEFLECTION Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

deflection

noun

di-ˈflek-shən

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

adherence

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deflection Theoretically, that means Nicholson could return to USC, a former JUCO product who recorded 27 tackles and five pass deflections in 2024. —

Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025 What happens next is the kind of deflection and stonewalling that is wonderful to behold. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025 After being acquired in a trade for Panthers’ seventh-round rookie linebacker Michael Barrett, Jackson finished the season with 1,140 defensive snaps — most of his career — and tacked on 76 tackles, 17 pass deflections and two interceptions. —

Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025 The other was a deflection, an Alex Vlasic point shot that bounced in off Bertuzzi’s chest. —

Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for deflection