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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Mummer :: Mummer (n.) One who mumms, or makes diversion in disguise; a masker; a buffon..
Gymnastical :: Gymnastical (a.) Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc..
Relaxation :: Relaxation (n.) Remission from attention and effort; indulgence in recreation, diversion, or amusement..
Mumm :: Mumm (v. i.) To sport or make diversion in a mask or disguise; to mask.
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..
Wile :: Wile (v. t.) To draw or turn away, as by diversion; to while or while away; to cause to pass pleasantly..
Playday :: Playday (n.) A day given to play or diversion; a holiday.
Convert :: Convert (v. t.) To apply to any use by a diversion from the proper or intended use; to appropriate dishonestly or illegally.
Sport :: Sport (n.) Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting, fishing, racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked..
Pleasure :: Pleasure (n.) Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc..
Play :: Play (n.) Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion; a game..
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..
Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions..
Distraction :: Distraction (n.) That which diverts attention; a diversion.
Sport :: Sport (v. i.) To practice the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races..
Playtime :: Playtime (n.) Time for play or diversion.
Playmate :: Playmate (n.) A companion in diversions; a playfellow.
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..
Game :: Game (n.) To play at any sport or diversion.
Mask :: Mask (n.) A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade; hence, a revel; a frolic; a delusive show..
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