deflection

• Substantivo que designa o ato de desviar ou mudar a direção de algo, usado frequentemente em física, engenharia ou psicologia para descrever um desvio de um caminho reto ou de um curso pretendido.

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.

   Desvio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdetourdeviationdivergencediversionswerveturnveer

   Antônimosalignmentcontinuationdirectnessstraightness

2. Avoidance or diversionC1formal

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

   Evasão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosavoidancediversiondodgingevasion

   Antônimosconfrontationfacing