Deflection
Deflection noun - A turning away from a course or standard.
Ricochet and deflection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ricochet" instead a noun "Deflection".
Ricochet
Ricochet noun - A glancing rebound.
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Synonyms for Ricochet
Deflection and ricochet are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Deflection" with "Ricochet", this nouns are similar.
Nearby Words: ricocheted, ricocheting
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Ricochet and Deflection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflection/ricochet
Deflection & Ricochet. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflection/ricochet>.
Ricochet or Deflection. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deflection/ricochet.
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