Dictionary Definition:
Cāveti [caus. of cavati] to bring to fall, move, drive away; disturb, distract A iv.343 (samādhimhā); J i.60 (inf. cāvetu -- kāma); ii.329 (jhānā, abl.). Aor. acāvayi (prohib.) Sn 442 (ṭhānā).