Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deflect.(verb)
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Use "deflects" in a sentence
"“But if in any point it deflects from the law of nature, it is no longer a law but a perversion of law.”"
"The not quite was because it's a £14.99 posh paperback, ie stiffer covers, better quality paper and French flaps but none of that deflects from the fact that it's a paperback at hardback price."
"Lightning goalie Nikolai Khabibulin deflects a Montreal shot during his 4-0 series-opening shutout."