yaw vs divert

yaw is a noun but divert is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
yaw	Yes	No	Yes	No
divert	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, divert is a hypernym of yaw; that is, divert is a word with a broader meaning than yaw:

Other hypernyms of yaw include deviate.

yaw (noun)	divert (noun)
an erratic deflection from an intended course

yaw (verb)	divert (verb)
deviate erratically from a set course	turn aside; turn away from
swerve off course momentarily	send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
be wide open	withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
	occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion