Definition of diversion

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Diversion (n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth..

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Disportment :: Disportment (n.) Act of disporting; diversion; play.
Distraction :: Distraction (n.) That which diverts attention; a diversion.
Convert :: Convert (v. t.) To apply to any use by a diversion from the proper or intended use; to appropriate dishonestly or illegally.
Hanker :: Hanker (v. i.) To long (for) with a keen appetite and uneasiness; to have a vehement desire; -- usually with for or after; as, to hanker after fruit; to hanker after the diversions of the town..
Pleasure :: Pleasure (n.) Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc..
Pastime :: Pastime (n.) That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion..
Game :: Game (n.) To play at any sport or diversion.
Amusement :: Amusement (n.) The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.
Wile :: Wile (v. t.) To draw or turn away, as by diversion; to while or while away; to cause to pass pleasantly..
Relaxation :: Relaxation (n.) Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement..
Mummer :: Mummer (n.) One who mumms, or makes diversion in disguise; a masker; a buffon..
Diversion :: Diversion (n.) The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business..
Playtime :: Playtime (n.) Time for play or diversion.
Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions..
Diversion :: Diversion (n.) That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth..
Recreation :: Recreation (n.) The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime..
Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) A Spanish diversion on horseback.
Avocation :: Avocation (n.) A calling away; a diversion.
Divertisement :: Divertisement (n.) Diversion; amusement; recreation.
Disport :: Disport (v. i.) Play; sport; pastime; diversion; playfulness.
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