kaupare
1. (verb) (-a,-tia) to turn in a different direction, divert, avert.
I āta whakamākūtia te kahupeka kia pupuhi ai te harakeke, kātahi ka tino pai rawa atu ki te kaupare i te tao, i te tārerarera (PK 2008:182). / The protective vest was thoroughly moistened so that the flax would expand, then it was excellent to ward off spears and darts.
