1. deflect

verb. ['dɪˈflɛkt'] impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).

Rhymes with Deflect

• teleconnect
• overprotect
• interconnect
• disrespect
• reinspect
• misdirect
• disinfect
• disconnect
• reconnect
• recollect
• nondirect
• interject
• disaffect
• suspect
• subject
• resurrect
• respect
• reflect
• reelect
• redirect
• project
• neglect
• intersect
• inspect
• indirect
• incorrect
• expect
• confect
• unchecked
• select

Sentences with deflect

1. Verb, base form
The belt should be tight enough to deflect one inch, no more or less.

2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Floor joists deflect or bow slightly over time, especially when the joists cover long spans.

Quotes about deflect

1. The only way I could get comfortable around people was to make them laugh. I was an obedient girl, and humor was my one form of rebellion. I used comedy to deflect. Like, 'Hey, check out my zit!' - you know, making fun of yourself before someone else has a chance to.
- Tina Fey

2. All I do is have fun. When I'm not working, it's about making people laugh. I love making jokes about things. Even when someone's mad at me, I'll deflect anger with humor. My days are filled with laughter. If I'm not laughing, I'm not happy.
- Drew Fuller

3. Humor can bring people under the tent. And a good joke can deflect some of the intensity surrounding a serious subject.
- Ted Danson

2. deflect

verb. ['dɪˈflɛkt'] turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.

3. deflect

verb. ['dɪˈflɛkt'] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.

4. deflect

verb. ['dɪˈflɛkt'] turn aside and away from an initial or intended course.

5. deflect

verb. ['dɪˈflɛkt'] draw someone's attention away from something.