Associations to the word «Divert»
Noun
- Mind
- Conversation
- Grandpa
- Galilee
- Asteroid
- Somme
- Conduit
- Tributary
- Starship
- Channel
- Silt
- Nile
- Contemplation
- Endeavour
- Grief
- Purpose
- Fund
- Inclination
- Airfield
- Enjoyment
- Convoy
- Discourse
- Moat
- Scheme
- Amusement
- Offender
- Wit
- Ruse
- Ridicule
- Bombing
- Reclamation
- Grayson
- Path
- Perpetrator
- Malady
- Runway
- Effort
- Override
- Shipment
- Indignation
- Digging
- Habitation
- Dig
- Katy
- Supply
- Trajectory
- Torrent
- Comet
- Discharge
- Airport
- Sled
- Flight
- Wishing
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
DIVERT, verb. (transitive) To turn aside from a course.
DIVERT, verb. (transitive) To distract.
DIVERT, verb. (transitive) To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)
DIVERT, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To turn aside; to digress.
Dictionary definition
DIVERT, verb. Turn aside; turn away from.
DIVERT, verb. Send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one.
DIVERT, verb. Occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies".
DIVERT, verb. Withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions.
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.