24
veer(verb, move, change, remove, turn)
22
deviate(verb, move, change, remove, turn)
17
turn(verb, move, change, remove, line)
12
deflect(verb, turn, prevent, twist, alter)
12
diverge(verb, move, change, turn, push)
11
curve(noun, verb, move, change, turn)
10
divert(verb, turn, slip, prevent, twist)
10
shift(noun, verb, move, stop, change)
9
sheer(verb, move, change, turn, push)
9
bend(noun, verb, turn, line, slip)
9
dodge(verb, move, cut, withdraw, avoid)
9
depart(verb, move, change, turn, push)
9
digress(verb, move, change, turn, abandon)
9
twist(verb, move, change, turn, push)
9
yaw(noun, verb, phrasal verb, change, turn)
8
slew(verb, slip, bend, bounce, glance)
8
stray(verb, turn, correct, approach, wander)
8
trend(verb, deviation)
8
turn aside(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, change)
8
vary(verb, move, change, remove, turn)
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