Divert and Derail

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Divert verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.

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Derail and divert are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Derail" instead a verb "Divert".

Nearby Words: diversion, diverting

Derail verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

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Divert and derail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Divert" instead a verb "Derail".

Nearby Words: derailment, derailing

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