Deflection

When politicians come under fire for missteps or failures, they often rely on the technique of trying to shift the focus onto others. In an attempt to duck responsibility, scrutiny, accountability, they often create "scapegoats" to shift blame onto. They try to lay their failures at the feet of others or make a way to justify them. They may try to shift the debate entirely onto a completely irrelevant and different subject. One example is to make a drastic decision that completely shifts focus from the previous subject of scrutiny onto this new drastic change or subject brought into light by the government. Seen commonly by politicians and on a less refined level , regular people supporting a political party or figure in arguments or debates, or as a psychological attempt to manipulate others in regular domestic situations. In politics the tactic is entirely strategic and is arguably one of the most devious and disreputable in the eyes of honest morality and accountability, but is quite common in politics around the world.

When Soviet leaders were questioned about human rights violations in the USSR, for example, they might've come back with, "Well, what about the Negroes that you Americans are lynching in the South?" - One example of a political deflection

by Old school bossman January 2, 2021

The Deflatulator

A term for a compulsive codependent who feels driven to break all tensions that arise by figuratively spritzing rose water into an uncomfortably rank disagreement.

She is the family’s most prized secret weapon, they call her The Deflatulator.

by Dr Bunnygirl August 24, 2019

deflatulate

When you cut a particularly horrific fart and then need to break up the stink somehow before someone enters your personal space.

I saw my colleague running about in there like a nut, fanning the air with his notebook and all; he was surely making an effort to deflatulate the room.

by Dr Bunnygirl May 11, 2019

deflowered

To lose your virginity via sexual contact- term is more often used in reference to girls losing their virginity.

Psychologist: "You have to accept that every girl gets deflowered at some point in a temporary relationship"

Patient: "not EVERY girl."

by Ramses12 September 1, 2008

soul deflector

i) A shiny material used to protect one's knees from the rigours of time.
ii) Two words said in the privacy of a man's attic solely for the purpose of expressing one's utter denial of reality.

I cannot find my soul deflector. you there- place something upon your head or i shall have it removed by the powers that be.

by Some giddy idiot January 8, 2007

Deflangivation Society

A society founded in 1959 to provide a safe haven for those with a keen interest in
deflangivating (the process of removing the leaves and stalk from a plant) to share
their experiences and socialise with like minded folk.

Person 1: I met the owner of Microsoft last night. I am waaaaaay cool.

Person 2: Dude, you loooooooose - the owner of the Deflangivation Society is my DAD.

Person 1: Woooooah, no way?

Person 2: Way. Now lick my shoes.

by The Deflangivator February 15, 2010

Deflated beaver

When you get your ladies beaver all hot and horny and then you stick in your 1 inch cock - she realizes what a disappointment and therefore her beaver becomes deflated

I gave my girlfriend my massive 1 inch cock which led to a deflated beaver

by Wingnut 13 June 1, 2019