2
steer clear of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, escape)
2
step aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, escape, dodge)
2
turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, cut)
2
ward off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, escape, dodge)
2
weave(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
withdraw(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
1
aberrate(verb, tour, depart, walk, stray)
1
abstract(verb, discourage, deter, distract, detract)
1
attract attention(verb, expression, discourage, deter, distract)
1
avoid(verb, move, cut, stay, prevent)
1
bend the rules(verb, expression, idiom, discourage, deter)
1
catch flies(verb, expression, discourage, deter, distract)
1
circumambulate(verb, tour, walk, float, stroll)
1
circumnutate(verb, tour, walk, float, stroll)
1
cruise(verb, tour, walk, float, stroll)
1
deceive(verb, move, cut, avoid, dark)
1
depart(verb, drift, wander, diverge, stray)
1
detach(verb, discourage, deter, distract, detract)
1
detract(verb, discourage, deter, distract, sidetrack)
1
deviate(verb, depart, walk, drift, float)
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