Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective likely or designed to confuse or deceive; -- of tactics.
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- adjective That serves as a
diversion
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- adjective (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
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Examples
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The term diversionary measures refers to direct actions of groups or individuals operating in the enemy's rear area.
FM 100-61 Chptr 9 Artillery Support United States Army 1998
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The term diversionary measures refers to direct actions of groups or individuals operating in the enemy's rear area.
FM 100-61 Chptr 9 Artillery Support United States Army 1998
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Since John Kerry's 2004 campaign, hawkish Democratic security and political consultants have asserted that Afghanistan is a good and necessary war in comparison with Iraq which they label a diversionary one.
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Since John Kerry's 2004 campaign, hawkish Democratic security and political consultants have asserted that Afghanistan is a good and necessary war in comparison with Iraq which they label a diversionary one.
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Since John Kerry's 2004 campaign, hawkish Democratic security and political consultants have asserted that Afghanistan is a good and necessary war in comparison with Iraq which they label a diversionary one.
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With all due respect, I think that your perspective here is horribly simplistic, uncomfortably mis-targeted (to the point of near endorsement), and quite diversionary from the essential core issue.
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With all due respect, I think that your perspective here is horribly simplistic, uncomfortably mis-targeted (to the point of near endorsement), and quite diversionary from the essential core issue.
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On March 14, 1968, Jim and his aircraft commander were sent on a close-air support mission to assist in diversionary fire for a helicopter evacuation about 18 miles southwest of the city of Hue where the 304th North Vietnamese regiment was active.
Hamm, James E. 1968
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In strict military terms, it's called a diversionary tactic.
We get letters... Steven Barnes 2008
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He was put in what's called a diversionary program, which is one of these things where if you stay out of trouble for a year your record is clear.
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