deflection

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   The act of deflecting or something deflected.
2. 2
   Deviation (of a needle or other indicator or mechanism) from a previous position.
3. 3
   The act of refusing to address something (questions, criticism, etc.).
4. 4
   The act of rejecting culpability by redirecting blame elsewhere.
5. 5
   Bending or deformation under load.
6. 6
   A tactic that forces an opposing piece to leave the square, rank or file it occupies, thus exposing the king or a valuable piece