diversion
noun
- a diverting or turning aside: diversion of funds from the treasury
- distraction of attention: diversion of the enemy
- anything that diverts or distracts the attention; specif., a pastime or amusement
See diversion in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dĭ-vûrˈzhən, -shən, dī-)
noun- The act or an instance of diverting or turning aside; deviation.
- Something that distracts the mind and relaxes or entertains.
- A maneuver that draws the attention of an opponent away from a planned point of action, especially as part of military strategy.
Related Forms:
- di·verˈsion·arˌy adjective
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