Deflected

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Deflected

verb

  1. To make (something) deviate from its original path.
  2. (ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
  3. To deviate from its original path.
  4. To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).

    "The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."

  5. To divert (attention, etc.).
Anagrams of Deflected

No exact anagrams found for "deflected". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Deflected"

Deflected is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Deflected" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "deflected" is a high-scoring word.