Word: deflects
To make (something) deviate from its original path.
(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
To deviate from its original path.
To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.). Example: The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment.
To divert (attention, etc.).
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