godan verb (-su), transitive verb
ward off; parry; deflect
Used for physically or verbally deflecting an attack, question, or remark without directly confronting it. Often implies a smooth, non-confrontational redirection.
相手のパンチを受け流してから反撃した。
He parried the opponent's punch and then counterattacked.
記者の厳
She deflected the reporter's tough question with a smile.