diversion

Meanings

• an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  • "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"
• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
  • "a diversion from the main highway"
• an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack

Synonyms

deflection, deflexion, deviation, digression, divagation, diversionary attack, recreation