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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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..
Distraction :: Distraction (n.) That which diverts attention; a diversion.
Playday :: Playday (n.) A day given to play or diversion; a holiday.
Disportment :: Disportment (n.) Act of disporting; diversion; play.
Disport :: Disport (v. i.) Play; sport; pastime; diversion; playfulness.
Pleasure :: Pleasure (n.) Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc..
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..
Avocation :: Avocation (n.) A calling away; a diversion.
Playtime :: Playtime (n.) Time for play or diversion.
Sport :: Sport (v. i.) To practice the diversions of the field or the turf; to be given to betting, as upon races..
Divertisement :: Divertisement (n.) Diversion; amusement; recreation.
Amusement :: Amusement (n.) The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that which amuses; diversion.
Playmate :: Playmate (n.) A companion in diversions; a playfellow.
Mummer :: Mummer (n.) One who mumms, or makes diversion in disguise; a masker; a buffon..
Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) A Spanish diversion on horseback.
Masquerade :: Masquerade (n.) An assembly of persons wearing masks, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions..
Mumm :: Mumm (v. i.) To sport or make diversion in a mask or disguise; to mask.
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.
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