deflect in Catalan
deflect in Catalan is desviar, desviar-se — deflect means to cause something to change direction, usually by bouncing or glancing off.
deflect in Catalan
desviar
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
desviar-se
(psychology) To redirect culpability to avoid it.
What does "deflect" mean?
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verb To cause something to change direction, usually by bouncing or glancing off.
"The goalkeeper deflected the shot over the crossbar."
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verb To avoid dealing directly with a question, criticism, or blame.
"The minister deflected every question about the scandal."
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deflect in a sentence
- The goalkeeper deflected the shot over the crossbar.
- His shield deflected the arrow.
- The minister deflected every question about the scandal.
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What is "deflect" in Catalan?
"deflect" in Catalan is desviar, desviar-se. deflect means: To cause something to change direction, usually by bouncing or glancing off.
How do you use "deflect" in a sentence?
Example: "The goalkeeper deflected the shot over the crossbar." In Catalan, "deflect" is desviar, desviar-se.
Are there other ways to say "deflect" in Catalan?
Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "deflect": desviar, desviar-se.
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