Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

divert-attention

verb

/dɪˈvɜːrt əˈtɛnʃən/

Definition

To cause someone to turn their attention away from something.

Examples

The magician’s tricks are designed to divert attention from his sleight of hand.
She tried to divert attention from her mistakes by changing the subject.

Meaning

Diverting attention involves shifting focus from one subject, task, or issue to another, often to distract or reduce concern or awareness of the original subject.