avledningsmanöver — meaning in English

English meaning

• diversion noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
• ruse noun A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.

Senses

avledningsmanöver is used for these senses in English:

• diversion (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
• ruse (uncountable) Cunning, guile, trickery.

diversion — full definition

1. noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
2. noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
3. noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.

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