di·ver·sion

di·ver·sion /dəˈvərZHən,dīˈvərZHən/ Learn to pronounce noun an instance of turning something aside from its course. What is the best synonyms for diversion? diversion aberration. departure. detour. deviation. alteration. deflection. digression. divergence. Definition of diversion in English: An activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a recreation or pastime. ‘our chief diversion was reading’ Something intended to distract someone's attention from something more important. ‘a subsidiary raid was carried out on the airfield to create a diversion’