sent a wild goose chase (verb) divert: take attention away
Sinonime: abstract, attract attention, bend the rules, catch flies, circumlocute,
detach,
deter,
detract, disadvise,
discourage, disengage,
dissuade,
distract,
disturb, draw away, get around, lead astray, lead away, send on a wild-goose chase, sidetrack,
stall