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