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
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Recent Examples of deflection
The deflection on Steph Catley’s knockdown gave her even less time to react, but the striker adjusted instinctively to give her side the lead on aggregate.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
While the White House and its allies on Tuesday and Wednesday sought to downplay the sensitivity of the information shared, Hegseth’s deflections and denials are not going over well with current and retired troops and officers, with Democrats and even some on the right.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
Committed to Wisconsin-Parkside. Mason Lockett, Oswego East, junior, guard: Averaged 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 deflections.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Northeastern goalie Cameron Whitehead, who was otherworldly in making made 57 saves, could not stop the deflection.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
While the White House and its allies on Tuesday and Wednesday sought to downplay the sensitivity of the information shared, Hegseth’s deflections and denials are not going over well with current and retired troops and officers, with Democrats and even some on the right.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
Committed to Wisconsin-Parkside. Mason Lockett, Oswego East, junior, guard: Averaged 16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 deflections.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Northeastern goalie Cameron Whitehead, who was otherworldly in making made 57 saves, could not stop the deflection.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflection. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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