divert
verb
- 1
send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
- 2
turn aside; turn away from
- 3
withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
- 4
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
The play amused the ladies
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