DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
deflect
/dɪ'flɛkt/ · dɪflɛkt
Deflect has 2 syllables: de · flect.
de
01
flect
02
verb. Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest.
verb. Draw someone's attention away from something.
verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
verb. Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).
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