catch flies

amuse bewilder detract disturb divert entertain fluster mislead perplex puzzle trouble

abstract addle agitate befuddle beguile confound derange discompose disconcert engross harass madden occupy sidetrack stall torment unbalance unhinge

call away draw away frenzy lead astray lead away mix up throw off turn aside

anger bore calm clarify clear up comfort explain tire upset

help make happy soothe

deter detract discourage distract

abstract detach disengage dissuade disturb sidetrack stall

attract attention bend the rules circumlocute disadvise draw away get around lead astray lead away send on a wild-goose chase

encourage

attach combine connect unite

anger be direct irritate keep to maintain make mad stay upset