DERAILS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word derails. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word derails. (close relations)

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	deflects				verbv
	verb • prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off • turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest • turn aside and away from an initial or intended course • draw someone's attention away from something • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
	delays				nounn
	noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of
	deters				verbv
	verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion
	deviates				verbv
	noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior adjective satellite • markedly different from an accepted norm verb • turn aside; turn away from • be at variance with; be out of line with • cause to turn away from a previous or expected course
	diverts				verbv
	verb • turn aside; turn away from • send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
	hampers				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) • a basket usually with a cover verb • prevent the progress or free movement of • put at a disadvantage
	hinders				verbv
	adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage
	impedes				verbv
	verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through
	misdirects				verbv
	verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions • put a wrong address on
	obstructs				verbv
	verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
	sidetracks				verbv
	noun • a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass verb • wander from a direct or straight course
	thwarts				verbv
	noun • a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
	jump				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a sudden and decisive increase • an abrupt transition • (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another • a sudden involuntary movement • descent with a parachute • the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm • make a sudden physical attack on • increase suddenly and significantly • be highly noticeable • enter eagerly into • rise in rank or status • jump down from an elevated point • run off or leave the rails • jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute • cause to jump or leap • start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery • bypass • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another • go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

Best Hypernyms For DERAILS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for derails, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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