3
distort(verb, spoil, corrupt, deprave)
3
fend(verb, stop, separate, slip, prevent)
3
fend off(verb, expression, stop, separate, halt)
3
hive off(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
3
invigorate(verb, encourage, delight, stimulate, cheer)
3
knock dead(verb, expression, delight, interest, charm)
3
misapply(verb, blow, consume, exhaust, lose)
3
misdirect
3
panic(verb, delight, interest, charm, cheer)
3
play(verb, have, dance, sport, jump)
3
preoccupy(verb, interest, engage, fill, attend)
3
prevent(verb, stop, check, separate, oppose)
3
stall(verb, take, trouble, disturb, prevent)
3
stimulate(verb, delight, interest, charm, cheer)
3
turn off(verb, expression, stop, check, separate)
3
warp(spoil, corrupt, deviation, deprave)
2
abate(verb, reduce, release, encourage, ease)
2
abstain(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
attract attention(verb, expression, take, deter, distract)
2
bend(verb, turn, slip, twist, swing)
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