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deflection in Tagalog

paglilihis

/dɪˈflɛkʃən/US/dəˈflɛkʃən/

deflection in Tagalog: paglilihis. In English, deflection means the act of deflecting or something deflected.

Tagalog words for deflection

act of deflecting
paglilihis

English meaning of deflection

  1. noun The act of deflecting or something deflected.
  2. noun Deviation (of a needle or other indicator or mechanism) from a previous position.
  3. noun The act of refusing to address something (questions, criticism, etc.).
  4. noun The act of rejecting culpability by redirecting blame elsewhere.

Full definition of deflection

deflection in a sentence

  • Russell's goalbound shot took a deflection off a defender and went out for a corner.

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Questions about deflection in Tagalog

What is the meaning of deflection in Tagalog?
Deflection in Tagalog is paglilihis.
Ano ang deflection sa Tagalog?
Deflection: paglilihis.
What does deflection mean in English?
Deflection means the act of deflecting or something deflected.

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