Divagate and Skid

Divagate verb - Lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking.

Skid and divagate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skid" instead a verb "Divagate".

Skid verb - To go to a lower level especially abruptly.

Divagate and skid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Divagate" instead a verb "Skid".