diversionary
diversionary
Definition
di·ver·sion·ary (----er′ē)
adjective
- having the nature of a diversion
- Mil. serving to distract the enemy from the main point of attack diversionary tactics
diversionary
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- tactic: My whole life has been one great big diversionary tactic.
- route: The diversionary route remains in place for our working weekends.
- feeding: Trials of diversionary feeding of peregrines on grouse moors should be undertaken.
- attack: A diversionary attack in the south was meant to take in 50 % of Rommel's forces.
- activity: Playing snooker was a popular diversionary activity any time reading was mentioned.
- measure: Longer term initiatives include educational and diversionary measures aimed at children and young people.
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