25
divert(verb, move, stop, change, separate)
20
avert(verb, stop, change, separate, reject)
15
turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, stop)
14
bend(noun, verb, cause, turn, twist)
13
deviate(verb, move, change, turn, shift)
12
turn(verb, move, stop, change, separate)
11
swerve(verb, turn, prevent, twist, alter)
11
veer(verb, move, change, turn, prevent)
10
parry(verb, separate, reject, block, prevent)
10
distract
10
diverge(verb, turn, shift, depart, swing)
10
fend off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, separate)
10
sidetrack(verb, move, change, turn, prevent)
10
avoid(verb, stop, reject, halt, block)
10
crook(verb, twist, bend, bow, lean)
10
curve(verb, turn, twist, swing, sway)
10
obviate(verb, stop, separate, prevent, avoid)
10
turn away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, separate)
10
ward off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, separate)
9
stave off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, separate)
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