Synonyms for derail
diˈreɪlde·rail

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1. derailverb

   cause to run off the tracks

   "they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste"

   Synonyms:
   jump

2. derail, jumpverb

   run off or leave the rails

   "the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks"

   Synonyms:
   rise, skip over, startle, pass over, chute, jumpstart, jump-start, bound, alternate, spring, leap, start, stick out, stand out, climb up, skip, jump out, jump off, parachute, leap out, jump

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1. List of paraphrases for "derail":

   frustrate, thwart, disrupt, divert, torpedo

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1. Elijah Cummings:

   This is the identical approach taken by Chairman (Darrell) Issa when he served as chairman of the Oversight Committee -- forcing witnesses to appear in person to assert their Fifth Amendment rights just for a photo op, mr. Pagliano's testimony has nothing to do with the Benghazi attacks and everything to do with Republicans' insatiable desire to derail Secretary Clinton's presidential bid.

2. Elliott Broidy:

   Understandably, the Qataris called in all their lobbyists and favors to try to derail the bill, though the final chapter on these issues has yet to be written.

3. Kara Zupkus:

   As usual, leftists on campus would rather try to cancel an event they disagree with than choose to engage in constructive dialogue with the speakers, it’s shameful that students who chose to attend Thomas Jefferson’s university are so vehemently opposed to him and America’s founding ideals. Young America’s Foundation look forward to a successful event–regardless of the Left’s attempts to derail it.

4. Philip Lowe:

   The adjustment in our housing market is manageable for the overall economy. It is unlikely to derail our economic expansion.

5. Tristain A Shury:

   Sometimes adversity or pain may derail you, but never allow them to defeat you. Instead, let them be your drive towards a great story of triumph.