dirottare

Definitions of dirottare
  1. verb
    take arbitrarily or by force
    synonyms: incamerare
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    type of:
    abbrancare, afferrare, espugnare, pigliare
    take or capture by force
  2. verb
    send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
    synonyms: sviare
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    type of:
    inviare, mandare
    cause to go somewhere
  3. verb
    turn aside; turn away from
    synonyms: allontanare, astrarre, deviare, distogliere, piegare, rimuovere, ritrarre
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    types:
    distrarsi, divagare, svagarsi
    wander from a direct or straight course
    type of:
    dirigersi, girare, girarsi, puntare, rivolgersi, virare, volgere, volgersi, voltare, voltarsi
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  4. verb
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
    synonyms: baloccare, distrarre, divertire, spassare, svagare, svariare, trastullare
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    type of:
    distrarre, divertire, intrattenere, sollazzare, spassare, svagare, svariare
    provide entertainment for
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