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deflect in Malay

memesongkan

/dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect in Malay: memesongkan, pesongkan, mendefleksikan, defleksikan. In English, deflect means to make (something) deviate from its original path or position.

Malay words for deflect

to make deviate
memesongkan, pesongkan, mendefleksikan, defleksikan

English meaning of deflect

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

Full definition of deflect

deflect in a sentence

  • The defender deflected the cross into his own net.
  • The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment.

Synonyms of deflect

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Questions about deflect in Malay

What is the meaning of deflect in Malay?
Deflect in Malay is memesongkan, pesongkan, mendefleksikan, defleksikan.
Apakah maksud deflect dalam bahasa Melayu?
Deflect: memesongkan, pesongkan, mendefleksikan, defleksikan.
What does deflect mean in English?
Deflect means to make (something) deviate from its original path or position.

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