deflect

Meaning (English)

to turn something aside; to divert attention or blame

Meaning (मराठी)

वळवणे, टाळणे

Used in a sentence

The minister tried to deflect criticism by blaming the previous regime.

आधीच्या सरकारवर खापर फोडून मंत्र्यांनी टीका टाळण्याचा प्रयत्न केला.

Synonyms

divert, parry, sidetrack

Antonyms

attract, confront