DIVERSION Synonyms

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function

• the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

• deviate behavior

• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

• a message that departs from the main subject

• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

• wandering from the main path of a journey

• an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

• activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation

• a feeling of delight at being entertained

• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

• the act of departing

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• euphemistic expressions for death

• a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

• travel via a detour

• mental turmoil

• an obstacle to attention

• an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations

• the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something

• the act of moving away in different direction from a common point

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• an infinite series that has no limit

• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

• activities that are enjoyable or amusing

• verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

• violent and excited activity

• a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement

• a contest with rules to determine a winner

• a single play of a sport or other contest

• an amusement or pastime

• animal hunted for food or sport

• (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves

• (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win

• the flesh of wild animals that is used for food

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game

• your occupation or line of work

• frivolous or trifling behavior

• disabled in the feet or legs

• willing to face danger

• place a bet on

• an auxiliary activity

• a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride

• small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds

• time available for ease and relaxation

• freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity

• a gay feeling

• activities that are enjoyable or amusing

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

• a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

• wander from a direct or straight course

• an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

• the occupation of athletes who compete for pay

• (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

• a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances

• someone who engages in sports

• (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

• verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

• play boisterously

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• act of changing in practice or custom

• a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe

• a movement in a new direction

• the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe

• the activity of shaping something on a lathe

• The act of setting a new direction.

• The automated process of taking a user to a location other than the one selected.