Definition of diversion

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Diversion (n.) 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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Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) A Spanish diversion on horseback.
Divertisement :: Divertisement (n.) Diversion; amusement; recreation.
Sport :: Sport (v. i.) To practice the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races..
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..
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..
Playtime :: Playtime (n.) Time for play or diversion.
Disportment :: Disportment (n.) Act of disporting; diversion; play.
Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions..
Diversion :: Diversion (n.) 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..
Amusement :: Amusement (n.) The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.
Mummer :: Mummer (n.) One who mumms, or makes diversion in disguise; a masker; a buffon..
Distraction :: Distraction (n.) That which diverts attention; a diversion.
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..
Convert :: Convert (v. t.) To apply to any use by a diversion from the proper or intended use; to appropriate dishonestly or illegally.
Wile :: Wile (v. t.) To draw or turn away, as by diversion; to while or while away; to cause to pass pleasantly..
Play :: Play (n.) Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion; a game..
Pleasure :: Pleasure (n.) Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc..
Sport :: Sport (n.) Diversion of the field, as fowling, hunting, fishing, racing, games, and the like, esp. when money is staked..
Game :: Game (n.) To play at any sport or diversion.
Mumm :: Mumm (v. i.) To sport or make diversion in a mask or disguise; to mask.
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