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diversion

/dɪ'vɜrʒən/

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noun
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
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diversionary attack

type of:
onrush onset attack onslaught
noun
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
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"scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"

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recreation

type of:
activity
noun
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
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"a diversion from the main highway"

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deflection deflexion deviation digression divagation

type of:
turn turning

Examples of diversion

"scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"
"a diversion from the main highway"