DEFLECT


Meaning of DEFLECT in English

v. 1 tr. & intr. bend or turn aside from a straight course or intended purpose. 2 (often foll. by from) a tr. cause to deviate. b intr. deviate.

[ L deflectere (as DE-, flectere flex- bend) ]

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