deflect
deflect verb uk/dɪˈflekt/ us[ I,T ] to make something change direction by hitting or touching it, or to change direction after hitting something
изменять направление, отклоняться от курса
The ball was deflect ed into the corner of the net. deflect attention/blame/criticism, etc
to cause attention/blame/criticism, etc to be directed away from you
отвлекать внимание/отводить от себя вину/критику и т. д.
deflect ion noun [ C,U ] uk/dɪˈflekʃən/ us
отклонение, отвлечение