Deflection
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Physical Interaction
Usually involves an object touching another to cause deflection. The soccer ball's deflection off the goalie's hands changed its course.
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Directional Change
Indicates a significant alteration in path, not just a minor detour. The car's deflection from the road avoided an accident.
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Unintentional Shift
Deflection often happens unexpectedly and isn’t planned. The sudden deflection of the frisbee caught the players off guard.