Definition:(verb) impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"(verb) draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He #######ed his competitors" (verb) turn aside (verb) turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest (verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
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