Diversion synonyms and antonyms
dĭ-vûr'zhən, dī-
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distraction (related)
The act of distracting, or the condition of being distracted:
The definition of a detour is a route that is different from the ordinary, often used when the direct route cannot be used.
re-routing (related)
The deviation of an indicator of a measuring instrument from zero or from its normal position.
(Biology) The evolution of different forms or structures in related species as they adapt to different environments. An example of divergence is the development of wings in bats from the same bones that form the arm and hand or paw in most other mammals.
The act or manner of using a card, piece, or ball in a game or sport:
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digression (related)
The definition of a digression is a spoken or written piece that moves away from the main topic.
excite (related)
Something, especially a performance or show, designed to entertain
through-traffic (related)
The condition resulting from altering; modification.
The definition of a departure is a deviation, or the act of leaving or starting on a trip.
Entertainment is defined as a funny or interesting performance or show.
Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; play.
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change (related)
Something different; variety:
sport (related)
One known for the manner of one's acceptance of rules, especially of a game, or of a difficult situation:
Mockery; sport:
(Obs.) Something that amuses or entertains
Something used to divert attention from the basic issue
(US) An incident in which drivers block traffic to perform donuts for an extended period of time.
turning aside
Entertainment
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conforming (antonym)
change in a course, path
staying (antonym)
A stay or visit.
chore (antonym)
A hard or unpleasant task
task (antonym)
Task is something that has to be done.
work (antonym)
Something that has been produced or accomplished through the effort, activity, or agency of a person or thing:
vocation (antonym)
Vocation is defined as a call to do something, especially regarding religious work.
A deviation from what is considered proper or normal.
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(Uncountable) The state of being divergent
Frolicsome diversion.
The definition of fun is something that brings pleasure, joy or playfulness.
Something that amuses or entertains; entertainment
approach (related)
The method used in dealing with or accomplishing:
correct (related)
A departing from what is prescribed
UK spelling of deflection.
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Straying off from a course or way
diversionary-attack
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
distractedness
The state or quality of being distracted; distraction.
An activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure.
Lightness or gaiety of disposition, conduct, or speech; esp., improper or unbecoming gaiety or flippancy; lack of seriousness; frivolity
An activity that occupies one's spare time pleasantly:
Something that makes a pleasant or amusing change from something tedious or unpleasant:
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Refreshment of body or mind; recreation:
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