What is the Spanish word for "deflect"?

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English

deflect

Spanish

desviar

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Alternative translations of "deflect"

desviar

Examples of how to use "deflect" in Spanish

English
He tried to deflect the question.
Spanish
Intentó desviar la pregunta.
English
I deflect harsh comments with a smile.
Spanish
Yo desvío los comentarios duros con una sonrisa.
English
She deflected the question yesterday.
Spanish
Ella desvió la pregunta ayer.
English
They are deflecting blame onto others.
Spanish
Ellos están desviando la culpa hacia otros.
English
He has deflected criticism all week.
Spanish
Él ha desviado las críticas toda la semana.

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