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To fluctuate from one condition, form, level or state to another
To lead or turn to a different direction
“Keep it this way, and maybe I could divert all questions.”
To entertain or amuse
“I was diverted and entertained, but never truly absorbed.”
To divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
“A moment of weakness is when you divert someone's attention and throw ground habanero into their soup!”
To avoid, lessen, or guard against
To arrange for something to belong to, or be officially controlled by, somebody else
To persuade or convince someone not to do something
To stop or obstruct someone or something in progress or motion
To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action
Misdirect
To deploy again
To cause to feel less close or friendly
To frustrate or prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
Block off
To (attempt to) prevent something from happening
To change, or move, to an opposing or opposite side
To speak or act in a deliberately vague way to gain more time to deal with something
To escape or keep away from
To use, empty or drain completely
To engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation
To use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
(colloquial) To poke fun at or make fun of
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