deflect
//dɪˈflɛkt//
Verb
deflectInfinitive
deflectPresent tense
deflectedPast tense
deflectedPast participle
deflectingPresent participle
deflectsThird-person singular
1
To cause something to change direction by hitting or blocking it.
The goalkeeper deflected the ball with his hand.
2
To turn aside or cause to turn aside from a straight course or fixed direction.
The goalkeeper deflected the ball away from the goal.
3
To avoid or redirect criticism, blame, or attention away from oneself.
The politician tried to deflect criticism by changing the subject.