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Diversion

Definition of Diversion

  • 1. An activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates Noun
  • 2. A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) Noun
  • 3. An attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack Noun

Synonyms for word "diversion"

  • deflection
  • deflexion
  • deviation
  • digression
  • divagation
  • recreation
  • diversionary attack

Semanticaly linked words with "diversion"

  • activity
  • antic
  • caper
  • joke
  • prank
  • put-on
  • trick
  • bathing
  • celebration
  • festivity
  • dance
  • dancing
  • saltation
  • terpsichore
  • amusement
  • entertainment
  • escapade
  • lark
  • escape
  • escapism
  • eurhythmics
  • eurhythmy
  • eurythmics
  • eurythmy
  • fun
  • merriment
  • playfulness
  • gambling
  • gaming
  • play
  • game
  • jest
  • jocularity
  • night life
  • nightlife
  • interest
  • pastime
  • pursuit
  • child's play
  • frolic
  • gambol
  • romp
  • athletics
  • sport
  • turn
  • turning
  • red herring
  • diversionary landing
  • attack
  • onrush
  • onset
  • onslaught

Hyponims for word "diversion"

  • activity
  • turn
  • turning
  • attack
  • onrush
  • onset
  • onslaught

Lexical Analysis for "diversion"

  1. diversionist
    Noun
    derivation
    1
    1. someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
  2. diversionary
    Adjective Satellite
    derivation
    1
    1. (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
  3. divert
    Verb
    derivation
    2
    1. turn aside; turn away from
    2. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Words Rhyme with diversion
  • abocclusion
  • abrasion
  • abscission
  • accession
  • adhesion
  • admission
  • affusion
  • aggression
  • allusion
  • ambiversion
  • animadversion
  • apprehension
  • ascension
  • aspersion
  • aversion
  • avulsion
Etymology for diversion
  • etymology diversionless
  • etymology undiversion
  • etymologically related distractedness
  • etymologically related diverse
  • etymologically related diversity
  • etymologically related divert
  • etymological origin of diversion [French]
  • is derived from diversions
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