αντιπερισπασμός — meaning in English
adiperispasmos
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English meaning
- diversion noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
- feint noun A deceptive move meant to distract an opponent from a real attack.
- red herring noun Something introduced into an argument, investigation or story that draws attention away from the real issue, whether by accident or on purpose.
Senses
αντιπερισπασμός is used for these senses in English:
- diversion (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
- feint (often, military) A movement made to confuse an opponent; a dummy.
- red herring (figuratively) A clue, information, argument, etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.
diversion — full definition
- noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
- noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
- noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.
feint — full definition
- noun A deceptive move meant to distract an opponent from a real attack.
- verb To make a deceptive move to distract an opponent.