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Diversionary
see synonyms of diversionaryAdjective
1. diversionary
(of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Diversionary
see synonyms of diversionary adjective
1.
having the nature of a diversion
2. Military
serving to distract the enemy from the main point of attack
diversionary tactics
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Diversionary
see synonyms of diversionaryn.
1. The act or an instance of diverting or turning aside; deviation.
2. Something that distracts the mind and relaxes or entertains.
3. A maneuver that draws the attention of an opponent away from a planned point of action, especially as part of military strategy.
4. A policy or practice permitting a juvenile to be removed from traditional processing in juvenile court and placed in a program involving an alternative disposition, such as treatment or rehabilitation services.
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