80 entries under deter topic. ×

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attract attention(verb, expression, take, distract)
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bend the rules(verb, expression, idiom, take)
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catch flies(verb, expression, take, trouble, disturb)
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check(verb, stop, separate, oppose, restrain)
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derail(verb, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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get around(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, turn)
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hold off(verb, expression, stop, check, separate)
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indispose(verb, stop, check, oppose, curb)
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inhibit(verb, stop, check, oppose, curb)
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lead astray(verb, expression, take, trouble, disturb)
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lead away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, trouble)
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obviate(verb, stop, check, separate, restrain)
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put off(verb, expression, stop, check, oppose)
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send on a wild-goose chase(verb, expression, idiom, take)
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shake(verb, stop, check, oppose, curb)
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advise against(verb, expression, check, prevent, sway)
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block(verb, stop, check, separate, restrain)
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caution against(verb, expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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chicken out(verb, expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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control(verb, stop, check, oppose, curb)
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