Divert and Employ

Divert

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

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

Nearby Words: diversion, diverting

Employ verb - To provide with a paying job.

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Divert and employ are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Divert" instead a verb "Employ".

power	divert power	employ power
attack	divert attack	employ attack
system	divert system	employ system
bit	divert bit	employ bit
Other words: tactics, attacks, agents, powers, ships.

We shall employ every device we know in our desire to divert you.

Source: Opening Monologue

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