Thesaurus
diversion
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of DIVERSION
1
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment <a scavenger hunt was organized as a diversion for the guests at the party>
Related Words escape, pastime, time killer; binge, fling, frolic, gambol, lark, revel, rollick, romp, spree; frolicking, rollicking; carousing, conviviality, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), hilarity, jollification, jollity, merrymaking, reveling (or revelling), revelry, whoopee; picnic; laugh, riot, scream; activity, game
Near Antonyms killjoy, party pooper
2
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public <movies and television became two of the most popular and influential diversions of the 20th century>
Related Words nightlife, show business; delectation, delight, enjoyment, joy, mirth; gratification, relaxation, relief, satisfaction; exhibition, performance, presentation, presentment, production, show, spectacle; escapism
3
a turning away from a course or standard <carefully weighed testimony that did not contain the slightest diversion from the truth>
Near Antonyms adherence
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