deflection

(noun) a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting. Synonyms: warp.

(noun) the amount by which a propagating wave is bent. Synonyms: deflexion, refraction.

(noun) the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position. Synonyms: deflexion.

(noun) the property of being bent or deflected. Synonyms: deflexion, bending.

(noun) a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern). Synonyms: diversion, deviation, digression, deflexion, divagation. Examples: "A diversion from the main highway." "A digression into irrelevant details." "A deflection from his goal."