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derailing
verb
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Divide derailing into syllables:

de · rail · ing

How to pronounce derailing:

Definition of derailing:

derailing (verb):
to ward off
to cause to run off the rails

Synonyms for derailing:

aggravating
agitating
ailing
alarming
angering
annoying
avert
block
bothering
bugging
check
concerning
confusing
discomforting
discomposing
discouraging
dismaying
disquieting
distempering
distracting
distressing
disturbing
embarrassing
exasperating
exercising
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Antonyms for derailing:

aiding
assisting
calming
composing
encouraging
forwarding
helping
quieting
settling
soothing
tranquilizing
tranquillising

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