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Diversionary (Adjective)

Meaning

(of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The politician's attack on her opponent's personal life was seen as a diversionary tactic to shift attention away from her own scandal.
  • The company's announcement of a new product was a diversionary move to distract investors from its poor quarterly earnings.
  • The enemy's sudden attack on the left flank was a diversionary maneuver to draw our troops away from the main battle.
  • The magician's use of smoke and mirrors was a diversionary technique to distract the audience from the method behind the trick.
  • The government's decision to launch a new investigation was a diversionary ploy to deflect criticism of its handling of the crisis.

Related Words

  • Diversion (noun)
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