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

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

adherence

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Recent Examples on the Web Scientific American spoke with Andrews about the state-of-the-art in asteroid detection and deflection techniques, the worst-case scenarios and the reasons for optimism about averting disaster. —

Lee Billings, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2024 Simmons is a two-time Pro Bowler who has 21.5 sacks and 14 pass deflections in the last three seasons. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 Samantha Tow, Carlmont flag football: In a game against Menlo School, the sophomore compiled two catches for 62 yards and a touchdown, two tackles and one pass deflection. —

Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024 Technology is a powerful tool, but it should never be used as a deflection. —

Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deflection

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