noun
- 1
[C, U]
a sudden change in the direction that something is moving in, usually after it hits something
विक्षेपण, दिशा-परिवर्तन, मुड़ना
- The ball took a deflection off a defender and went into the goal.
- the deflection of light by gravity
Synonyms diversion deviation swerve turning aside
- 2
[U]
the act of turning attention or criticism away from yourself or from something
(ध्यान या आलोचना को) दूसरी ओर मोड़ना, टालना
- His joke was a deflection from the real question.
Synonyms diversion avoidance evasion
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