v. to change the course or direction of something
He tried to deflect the ball from hitting him.
He tried to deflect the ball from hitting him.
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Objects deflect to the right above the equator due to the Coriolis force.
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turn; divert; veer; bend; swerve
absorb
2 syllables
de-flect
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