Direct and Deflect

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Direct verb - To point or turn (something) toward a target or goal.

Usage example: we quickly directed our attention toward the noise coming from the rear

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Deflect is an antonym for direct.

Deflect verb - To change the course or direction of (something).

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Direct is an antonym for deflect.

attention	direct attention	deflect attention
fire	direct fire	deflect fire
people	direct people	deflect people
time	direct time	deflect time
Other words: blame, ball, lightning, missiles, members, strikes, blasts.

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