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Definition of deflector

deflector

/dɪˈflɛktɚ/
de · flec · tor
Plural:deflectors
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Adjective:deflective
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deflector Lexical Profile

deflector Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A device, plate, or surface designed to turn aside or redirect the flow of air, water, light, heat, or moving particles.

Example

"We attached a plastic deflector to the air conditioner vent so the cold draft wouldn't blow directly onto our desks."

2

A person who habitually shifts blame, attention, or criticism away from themselves onto others.

Example

"Instead of taking responsibility for the missed deadline, he acted as a classic deflector and blamed the software team."

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• Rhymes for deflector

• Nearby Words

deflect
deflectable
deflection
deflector
deflex
deflower
defocus

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'deflect' (derived from Latin deflectere, meaning 'to bend aside') plus the agent suffix '-or'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deflector. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deflector
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