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verb
turn a different direction
Synonyms: alter, avert, change, deflect, modify, pivot, redirect, sheer, swerve, switch, turn aside, veer, volte-face, wheel, whip, whirl
Antonyms: be direct, keep to, maintain, stay
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verb
amuse, entertain
Synonyms: beguile, break one up, delight, fracture one, get one’s jollies, gladden, gratify, knock ‘em dead, make happy, panic, please, put ‘em away, recreate, regale, relax, slay, tickle, wow
Antonyms: anger, irritate, make mad, upset
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verb
take attention away
Synonyms: abstract, attract attention, bend the rules, catch flies, circumlocute, detach, deter, detract, disadvise, discourage, disengage, dissuade, distract, disturb, draw away, get around, lead astray, lead away, send on a wild-goose chase, sidetrack, stall