Deflect vs. Reflect
Difference Between Deflect and Reflect
Deflectverb
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path.
Reflectverb
(transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.Deflectverb
To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
Reflectverb
(intransitive) To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.
The moonlight reflected from the surface of water.Deflectverb
(intransitive) To deviate from its original path.
Reflectverb
(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.
The shop window reflected his image as he walked past.Deflectverb
To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment.Reflectverb
(intransitive) To be mirrored.
His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past.Deflectverb
To divert (attention, etc.).
Reflectverb
(transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.
Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage.Deflectverb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening;
Let's avoid a confrontationhead off a confrontationavert a strikeReflectverb
(transitive) To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
The team's victory reflects the Captain's abilities.The teacher's ability reflects well on the school.Deflectverb
turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
Reflectverb
(intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.
People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences.Deflectverb
turn aside
Reflectverb
manifest or bring back;
This action reflects his true beliefsDeflectverb
draw someone's attention away from something;
The thief distracted the bystandersHe deflected his competitorsReflectverb
to throw or bend back or reflect (from a surface);
A mirror in the sun can reflect light into a person's eyesSound is reflected well in this auditoriumDeflectverb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball);
block an attackReflectverb
reflect deeply on a subject;
I mulled over the events of the afternoonphilosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of yearsThe scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitateReflectverb
be bright by reflecting or casting light;
Drive carefully--the wet road reflectsReflectverb
give evidence of a certain behavior;
His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on himReflectverb
give evidence of the quality of;
The mess in his dorm room reflects on the student
