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divert
/daɪˈvɜːt/
verb
To turn aside from a course.
"The workers diverted the stream away from the road."
To distract.
"Don't let him divert your attention; keep your eye on the ball."
To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)
Synonymsofflead
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