DEFLECTION Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

deflection

noun

di-ˈflek-shən

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

adherence

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of deflection Wolf, a former junior King, made a big stop on McTavish’s deflection in the second. —

Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025 Between September and mid-December, 133 people have entered into deflection and received referrals for substance abuse management and housing. —

Meira Gebel, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024 Baskerville was Texas Tech’s leading tackler in the game, too, with 10 total as well as one pass deflection. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024 Thuram — who hadn’t scored for Juve before this outing — found the back of the net again immediately after the break, slotting home after a fortunate deflection off Danilo Cataldi. —

Adam Digby, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deflection