deflection

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Abweichens oder Änderns der Richtung bezeichnet, oft in Physik, Technik oder Psychologie verwendet, um eine Abweichung vom geraden Weg oder geplanten Kurs zu beschreiben.

A noun referring to the act of turning aside or changing direction, often used in physics, engineering, or psychology to describe a deviation from a straight path or intended course.

1. Change of directionB2formal

   The action of changing direction or being turned aside from a straight path.

   Ablenkung

   • The deflection of the ball by the goalkeeper saved the goal.
   • Wind caused a slight deflection of the arrow's flight.
   • Engineers calculated the deflection of the bridge under heavy load.

   Synonymedetourdeviationdivergencediversionswerveturnveer

   Antonymealignmentcontinuationdirectnessstraightness

2. Avoidance or diversionC1formal

   The act of avoiding something, especially a question or criticism, by changing the subject.

   Ausweichen

   • His deflection of the reporter's question was obvious.
   • She used humor as a deflection from the serious topic.
   • The politician's deflection of blame angered the public.

   Synonymeavoidancediversiondodgingevasion

   Antonymeconfrontationfacing