| put off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject, disregard) | |
| redirect(verb, prevent, alter, swing, repel) | |
| reject(verb, separate, disregard, dismiss, prevent) | |
| ricochet(verb, recoil, reflect, bounce, glance) | |
| round(verb, turn, twist, bow, lean) | |
| skew | |
| stop(verb, take, separate, block, catch) | |
| vary(verb, turn, depart, sway, rock) | |
| volte-face(verb, turn, prevent, alter, shift) | |
| wheel(verb, turn, prevent, rush, dash) | |
| scatter | |
| abstain(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade) | |
| alter(verb, turn, prevent, sway, repel) | |
| annul | |
| anticipate | |
| barricade | |
| bear off(verb, expression, depart, vary, differ) | |
| bias | |
| blockade | |
| bypass(verb, reject, block, escape, dodge) |
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