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divert v. [
deviate] turn aside; turn away from
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divert v. send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
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divert v. [
amuse, disport] occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies"
. wn #4
divert v. [
hive off] withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
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