Akusala-vitakka: Disadvantageous thoughts as defined under akusala In M. 20, five methods of overcoming them are given: by changing the object, thinking of the evil results, paying no attention to them, analyzing them, suppressing them.

M. 20 is translated in: The Removal of Distracting Thoughts WHEEL 21.
See also: How to remove recurring Disadvantageous Distracting Thoughts?