80 entries under deter topic. ×

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distract(verb, take, disturb, delight, neglect)
18
turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, stop)
17
avert(verb, stop, change, check, separate)
13
sidetrack(verb, move, take, trouble, change)
11
discourage(verb, stop, take, check, oppose)
11
dissuade(verb, stop, take, check, oppose)
7
abstract(verb, adjective, take, trouble, disturb)
7
draw away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, trouble)
7
turn away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, separate)
6
detach(verb, take, distract, sidetrack)
5
detract(verb, take, trouble, disturb, prevent)
4
chill(verb, stop, check, oppose, restrain)
4
disengage(verb, take, distract, sidetrack)
4
disincline(verb, stop, check, oppose, curb)
4
disturb(verb, take, trouble, prevent, confuse)
3
circumlocute(verb, take, escape, dodge)
3
disadvise(verb, stop, take, check, oppose)
3
prevent(verb, stop, check, separate, oppose)
3
stall(verb, take, trouble, disturb, prevent)
3
turn off(verb, expression, stop, check, separate)
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