5
divert(verb, turn, slip, shift, depart)
5
refract(verb, scatter, bounce, glance, deflect)
5
twist(verb, move, change, turn, push)
4
alter(verb, move, change, reduce, turn)
4
argue(verb, different, differ)
4
break(verb, divide, tear, loosen, rip)
4
break up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, open, leave)
4
curve(verb, move, change, turn, push)
4
depart from(verb, expression, part, change, alter)
4
differentiate(verb, separate, split, vary, contradict)
4
diffract(verb, scatter, deflect)
4
disaccord(verb, oppose, dispute, conflict, disagree)
4
distribute(verb, release, discharge, spread, issue)
4
skew(verb, turn, twist, shift, depart)
4
slant(verb, lean, incline, tilt, slope)
4
split up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, leave, spread)
4
subdivide(verb, part, separate)
4
tack(verb, move, change, turn, push)
3
aberrate(verb, part, depart, walk, vary)
3
alternate(verb, move, change, reduce, turn)
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