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diversion in Dutch

diversion in Dutch is afleidingsmanoeuvre, misleiding, vermaak — diversion means something done to distract attention from what is really happening.

diversion in Dutch

afleidingsmanoeuvre
noun
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
misleiding
noun
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
vermaak
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
verstrooiïng
noun
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
ontspannen
noun
The act of diverting.
verstrooien
noun
The act of diverting.
verlegging
noun
Removal of water via a canal.
omleiding
noun

What does "diversion" mean?

  1. noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
    "The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door."
  2. noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
    "Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months."
  3. noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.
    "There's a diversion on the motorway due to bridge repairs."
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diversion in a sentence

  • The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door.
  • He asked an odd question just to create a diversion from the awkward silence.
  • Gardening became her favourite diversion during the long winter months.
  • There's a diversion on the motorway due to bridge repairs.

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What is "diversion" in Dutch?

"diversion" in Dutch is afleidingsmanoeuvre, misleiding, vermaak. diversion means: Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.

How do you use "diversion" in a sentence?

Example: "The robbers created a diversion outside while their partner slipped in the back door." In Dutch, "diversion" is afleidingsmanoeuvre, misleiding, vermaak.

Are there other ways to say "diversion" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "diversion": afleidingsmanoeuvre, misleiding, vermaak, verstrooiïng, ontspannen, verstrooien.

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