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v prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening v turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest v turn aside and away from an initial or intended course v draw someone's attention away from someth…

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  1. v prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening v turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest v turn aside and away from an initial or intended course v draw someone's attention away from something v impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)