divert

Synonyms: alter avert change deflect modify pivot redirect sheer swerve switch turn aside veer volte-face wheel whip whirl

Antonyms: be direct keep to maintain stay

Synonyms: beguile break one up delight fracture one get one’s jollies gladden gratify knock ‘em dead make happy panic please put ‘em away recreate regale relax slay tickle wow

Antonyms: anger irritate make mad upset

Synonyms: abstract attract attention bend the rules catch flies circumlocute detach deter detract disadvise discourage disengage dissuade distract disturb draw away get around lead astray lead away send on a wild-goose chase sidetrack stall