Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > R Synonyms of refraction Find synonyms for: Noun 1. refraction, physical phenomenon usage: the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another 2. deflection, deflexion, refraction, bending, bend usage: the amount by which a propagating wave is bent WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of refraction (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: locution Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language