Deflected

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of deflect form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Bent abruptly downward. not-comparable

Synonyms

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bentdiffusedisperseddistortedscatteredskew

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"The goalie deflected the puck with his stick."

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