deflect in Spanish
deflect in Spanish is desviar, deflejar, deflexionar — deflect means to cause something to change direction, usually by bouncing or glancing off.
deflect in Spanish
desviar
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
deflejar
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
deflexionar
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
rebatir
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
desviar
(transitive, ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
desviarse
(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 Spanish?
"deflect" in Spanish is desviar, deflejar, deflexionar. 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 Spanish, "deflect" is desviar, deflejar, deflexionar.
Are there other ways to say "deflect" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "deflect": desviar, deflejar, deflexionar, rebatir, desviarse.
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