diversion - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

Synonyms

• deflection
• deflexion
• deviation
• digression
• divagation
• diversion

More generic

• turn
• turning

More specific

• red herring

Noun

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

Synonyms

• diversion
• recreation

More generic

• activity

More specific

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

Noun

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

Synonyms

• diversion
• diversionary attack

More generic

• attack
• onrush
• onset
• onslaught

More specific

• diversionary landing

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