Related Clues:

• Changed the course of
• Went off course
• Sidestepped
• Strayed
• Prevented
• Amused
• Directed elsewhere
• Staved off
• Fended off
• Warded off
• Turned away, perhaps gaze
• Turned away or warded off
• Change course and entertained
• Turned aside or deviated from the proper course
• Turned or caused to turn aside