DEFLECTION Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

deflection

noun

di-ˈflek-shən

Definition of deflection

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

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

adherence

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Recent Examples of deflection For years, the name of the game in customer service was call deflection. — Malte Kosub, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Last season, Kreider scored eight of his 22 goals via a tip or deflection. — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 The Kansas State alum recorded 76 tackles (seven for loss), seven pass deflections, two interceptions and two sacks as a rookie. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Most of it will be directed at Lane Kiffin, while LSU fans will undoubtedly take some of the heat on deflection. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deflection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflection

Noun

These deviations are due to the interaction between the helium in their atmosphere and traces of other elements, which vary between white dwarfs, depending on what material has interacted with the star over the course of its lifetime.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
This type of structured risk assessment is already extensively used in industry through HAZOP reviews, where potential deviations, causes, consequences and safeguards are systematically examined before a process is put into operation.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of deviation

Noun

Following the simultaneous departures of former chiefs Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) at the end of last season, long-time fans might have expected another familiar face to take the helm.

— Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Her high-profile appointment followed a multiyear hiatus for Calvin Klein Collection on the runway following the departure of Raf Simons in 2018.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of departure

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