deflect in German
deflect in German is ablenken, abfälschen, abwehren — deflect means to cause something to change direction, usually by bouncing or glancing off.
deflect in German
ablenken
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
abfälschen
(transitive, ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
abwehren
(transitive, ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
ausweichen
(transitive, figuratively) To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
zerstreuen
(transitive, figuratively) To divert (attention, etc.).
abweichen
(psychology) To redirect culpability to avoid it.
ausweichen
(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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "deflect" in German?
"deflect" in German is ablenken, abfälschen, abwehren. 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 German, "deflect" is ablenken, abfälschen, abwehren.
Are there other ways to say "deflect" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "deflect": ablenken, abfälschen, abwehren, ausweichen, zerstreuen, abweichen.
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