What is another word for diverts?
Pronunciation: [da͡ɪvˈɜːts] (IPA) 
Diverts, meaning to turn attention or course away from something, has several synonyms that can be used in its place. For example, the words distract, sidetrack, veer, stray and deviate can all be used to express the same idea. Meanwhile, alternate words that can be used to replace diverts include redirect, shift or re-route. All of these words are excellent replacements for diverts, as each one can capture the same sense of actively changing direction or attention away from one specific focus, whether it be in a conversation, an activity or even a task.
