Deflected Meaning in English
word · lemma: deflect
Definition
Moved or turned aside from its original direction, usually by hitting something or as a result of interference. Can refer to both physical objects and figurative situations (like attention or criticism).
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in passive forms ('was deflected'). Common with sports (balls, shots), physics, or for redirecting topics (questions, blame). Often suggests an outside force changed the direction.
Spanish: desviado - desvióPortuguese (BR): desviado - desviouPortuguese (PT): desviado - desviouChinese (Simplified): 偏转 - 使偏离Chinese (Traditional): 偏轉 - 使偏離Hindi: मोड़ दिया - टाल दियाArabic: انحرف - صُرفBengali: বিপথগামী করা হয়েছে - মোড় ঘোরানো হয়েছেRussian: отклонён - отражёнJapanese: そらされた - はね返されたVietnamese: lệch hướng - làm chệch hướngKorean: 굴절되다 - 빗나가다Turkish: saptırıldı - yönü değiştirildiUrdu: منحرف کیا گیا - ہٹایا گیاIndonesian: dibelokkan - dialihkan
Example Sentences
The ball was deflected by the goalkeeper.
basic
Her shot was deflected by the defender.
basic
The light was deflected through the glass.
basic
He skillfully deflected the uncomfortable question.
natural
Their criticism was easily deflected by the manager.
natural
Plans were deflected due to unexpected events.
natural