Words Like DIVERSION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DIVERSION.

32 Alternative Words Similar to diversion

1 Recreation Noun      Synonym Words Like Recreation
2 Deviation Noun      Synonym Words Like Deviation
3 Activity Noun      Synonym Words Like Activity
4 Attack Noun      Synonym Words Like Attack
5 Onrush Noun      Synonym Words Like Onrush
6 Onset Noun      Synonym Words Like Onset
7 Onslaught Noun      Synonym Words Like Onslaught
8 Turn Noun      Synonym Words Like Turn
9 Turning Noun      Synonym Words Like Turning
10 Sport Noun      Synonym Words Like Sport
11 Play Noun      Synonym Words Like Play
12 Romp Noun      Hyponym Words Like Romp
13 Gaming Noun      Hyponym Words Like Gaming
14 Eurhythmics Noun      Hyponym Words Like Eurhythmics
15 Escape Noun      Hyponym Words Like Escape
16 Interest Noun      Hyponym Words Like Interest
17 Gambol Noun      Hyponym Words Like Gambol
18 Nightlife Noun      Hyponym
19 Eurythmics Noun      Hyponym Words Like Eurythmics
20 Eurythmy Noun      Hyponym Words Like Eurythmy
21 Frolic Noun      Hyponym Words Like Frolic
22 Fun Noun      Hyponym Words Like Fun
23 Game Noun      Hyponym Words Like Game
24 Entertainment Noun      Hyponym Words Like Entertainment
25 Gambling Noun      Hyponym Words Like Gambling
26 Festivity Noun      Hyponym Words Like Festivity
27 Eurhythmy Noun      Hyponym Words Like Eurhythmy
28 Escapade Noun      Hyponym Words Like Escapade
29 Amusement Noun      Hyponym Words Like Amusement
30 Caper Noun      Hyponym Words Like Caper
31 Celebration Noun      Hyponym Words Like Celebration
32 Dance Noun      Hyponym Words Like Dance

6 examples of diversion

1 the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.
2 the diversions of youth
3 a deflection from his goal
4 a digression into irrelevant details
5 for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles
6 drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation

10 definitions of diversion

1 The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object
2 That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime.
3 The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts.
4 an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
5 a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
6 an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
7 The act or an instance of diverting or turning aside; deviation.
8 Something that distracts the mind and relaxes or entertains.
9 A maneuver that draws the attention of an opponent away from a planned point of action, especially as part of military strategy.
10 The act of turning aside from a course; a turning into a different direction or to a different point or destination: as, the diversion of a stream from its usual channel; the diversion of the mind from business or study, or to another object.
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