Word Type

Noun

The word "diversion" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

biliopancreatic diversion diversional diversionary diversionism diversionist diversionless prediversion rediversion trade diversion undiversion

Derived From

diverse diversification diversionist diversity

Etymologically Related To

divert

Context

legal military transport

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

activity attack onrush onset onslaught turn turning

Type Of (IsA)

activity attack turn

Related Terms

distraction diverse diversity divert hobby red herring

Related Terms

accused activity attention canal care criminal destination detour distraction distracts diverse diversity divert diverting halt hobby justice juvenile mode proceeding red herring suspend tactic transshipment treatment

Synonym Network

beguilement deflection distraction diverting divertissement pastime

Used For

attracting attention

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