1. causing something to change direction by hitting or blocking it
Usage: present participle of deflect
2. turning attention, criticism, or blame away from oneself or something
Usage: present participle of deflect

Examples

• The goalkeeper was deflecting shots all afternoon.
• The mirror was deflecting sunlight into my eyes.
• She kept deflecting questions about her personal life.
• The politician was deflecting blame onto his opponents.
• The shield was deflecting the arrows effectively.
• He was deflecting criticism by changing the subject.
• The curved surface was deflecting the laser beam.