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deflection

noun as in curvature

noun as in diversion

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Example Sentences

The larger problem though is the deflection of the real story in STDs.

The alternative to sober, constructive constitutional action is denial, deflection, and death.

Over the past couple of years, as the new reality has settled in, there was a great deal of denial and deflection.

Speed of train produces no effect on the mean deflection, but only on the magnitude of the vibrations.

From these equations the deflection produced by any given stress on the chains or by a change of temperature can be calculated.

Do the best the master can, the thought will not pass from him to his reader without considerable deflection.

Instantly, there was a sharp deflection of the kilovoltmeter.

The weight per metre was 91 grammes, and the deflection was 46 mm.

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On this page you'll find 434 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to deflection, such as: angle, arc, bending, bow, corner, and crook.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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