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lead away
verb as in distract
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verb as in divert
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Melicent, will you lead away this weeping nymph, and dry her tears?
A fat dragoman had suddenly appeared from nowhere and was hurriedly attempting to lead away the intoxicated one.
Here and there, at the side, are antechambers or avenues that lead away—we wonder whither.
The colouring of Holland is low toned, and tender gradations lead away to the low and level horizon.
The lines engraved in the rock lead away from the mountain, showing that even the boldest ridges were formerly ice-covered.
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On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to lead away, such as: amuse, bewilder, detract, disturb, divert, and entertain.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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