diversionary
/daɪˈvɜrʒəˌnɛri/
adjective
- Intended to distract attention from something else, especially from a main plan or attack.
- The rebels launched a diversionary raid to draw the army away from the capital.
- His questions were diversionary, meant to keep us from discussing the real problem.
- The company's announcement of a new product was a diversionary tactic to hide its financial troubles.
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