32
distract(verb, take, disturb, delight, neglect)
26
amuse(verb, trouble, give, disturb, concern)
24
entertain(verb, trouble, give, disturb, concern)
22
deflect(verb, move, stop, change, separate)
20
delight(noun, verb, encourage, interest, happy)
18
turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, stop)
18
beguile(verb, trouble, disturb, delight, interest)
17
avert(verb, stop, change, check, separate)
16
deviate(verb, move, change, turn, slip)
16
please(verb, adverb, concern, draw, delight)
14
switch(verb, move, change, turn, prevent)
14
turn(verb, move, stop, go, change)
13
gratify(verb, delight, interest, charm, cheer)
13
sidetrack(verb, move, take, trouble, change)
12
interest(noun, verb, hold, draw, delight)
12
relax(verb, reduce, release, free, ease)
11
discourage(verb, stop, take, check, oppose)
11
dissuade(verb, stop, take, check, oppose)
11
gladden(verb, encourage, delight, interest, stimulate)
11
veer(verb, move, change, turn, slip)
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