Words Like DIVERSION
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to DIVERSION.
    
    
    
        
            32 Alternative Words Similar to diversion
   
            
               
            
            
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        Nightlife
    
    
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        6 examples of diversion
           
        
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        the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.
    
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        the diversions of youth
    
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        a deflection from his goal
    
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        a digression into irrelevant details
    
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        for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles
    
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        drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of diversion
           
        
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        The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object
    
    
    
 
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        That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime.
    
    
    
 
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        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.
    
    
    
 
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        an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
    
    
    
 
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        a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
    
    
    
 
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        an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
    
    
    
 
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        The act or an instance of diverting or turning aside; deviation.
    
    
    
 
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        Something that distracts the mind and relaxes or entertains.
    
    
    
 
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        A maneuver that draws the attention of an opponent away from a planned point of action, especially as part of military strategy.
    
    
    
 
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        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.