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divert

/daɪˈvɜːt/
verb
  1. To turn aside from a course.

    "The workers diverted the stream away from the road."

  2. To distract.

    "Don't let him divert your attention; keep your eye on the ball."

  3. To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)

Synonymsofflead

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