Synonyms for refract

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deflect · deviate

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   Of a medium, substance, object, etc.: to deflect the course of (light rays), esp. when they enter the medium, etc., at an oblique angle; to cause refraction of (light, other electromagnetic radiation, or sound or other wave phenomena).

Related words

Word family

refractable refractor refraction refractive refractory refrangible reflect

Forms

Past participle

refracted
e.g. refracted → deflected, deviated…

Example sentences

• deflect Deflect any question related to your personal life.
• deviate Do not deviate from the standard operating procedure.

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Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

deflect², deviate³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (deflect² = 2 syllables).