deflecting
verb
Definitions
To make (something) deviate from its original path.
(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
To deviate from its original path.
To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
Example: The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment.
Synonyms:elude