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Sense: Verb: divert attention

Synonyms:

divert , divert attention, deflect attention, throw sb off, put sb off, sidetrack, mislead , keep sb busy, occupy , take sb's mind off sth, amuse, entertain , take sb's attention away from, draw sb's attention away from

Sense: Verb: confuse people

Synonyms:

confuse , bewilder, rattle , perturb, puzzle , perplex, worry , trouble , concern , fluster

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