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
In the 13 games leading up to that, the Magic’s 9.8 steals were sixth in the NBA, 6.3 blocks were third and 18.5 deflections were eighth.
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Ward secured 72 total tackles, a league-leading 23 pass deflections, five interceptions, and one pick-six in 2023.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Though Hynes might have a point there, including on a couple of deflection goals, Gustavsson is going through an admittedly tough stretch.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The defensive intensity was a lot better, our activity was a lot better, and the hands and deflections and even our pace offensively.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2025
Ward secured 72 total tackles, a league-leading 23 pass deflections, five interceptions, and one pick-six in 2023.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Though Hynes might have a point there, including on a couple of deflection goals, Gustavsson is going through an admittedly tough stretch.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The defensive intensity was a lot better, our activity was a lot better, and the hands and deflections and even our pace offensively.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Deflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflection. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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