Deflection

Synonyms of deflection

• deviation
• distraction
• diversion

Antonyms of deflection

• alignment
• directness
• straightening

Collocations of deflection

deflection of blame

Frequency: 70 %

He tried to use deflection of blame to avoid taking responsibility for his actions.

deflection of responsibility

Frequency: 65 %

The CEO's deflection of responsibility for the company's failures led to a loss of trust among employees.

deflection of criticism

Frequency: 60 %

Her deflection of criticism only made her colleagues more suspicious of her motives.

deflection of attention

Frequency: 50 %

The politician's deflection of attention towards a different issue raised concerns among the public.

Idiomatic Expressions for deflection

• Phrase: deflect attention
  Meaning: to redirect focus or interest away from something
  Usage: The politician tried to deflect attention from the scandal by announcing a new policy.