divert | Definition of divert

Synonyms and Antonyms of divert

1 to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied

a light comedy to divert the tired business executive

Synonyms of divert

amuse, disport, entertain, regale, solace

Words Related to divert

absorb, busy, distract, engage, engross, immerse, interest, involve, occupy

beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall (or enthral), fascinate

grip, hypnotize, intrigue, mesmerize

coddle, gratify, humor, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, please, pleasure, spoil

appease, comfort, conciliate, console, content, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, propitiate, soothe

Near Antonyms of divert

drain, enervate, exhaust, fatigue, tire, wear, wear out, weary

aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, chafe, disturb, exasperate, fret, gall, grate, harass, harry, irk, nettle, peeve, perturb, pester, pique, upset, vex

2 to change the course or direction of (something)

the bike race was diverted around the construction zone

Synonyms of divert

deflect, redirect, swing, turn, veer, wheel, whip

Words Related to divert

avert, deviate, move, rechannel, shift, shunt, sidetrack, swerve, switch, transfer

swivel, twist, whirl, zigzag

bend, curve, sway

reverse, turn back

3 to draw the attention or mind to something else

trying to divert the child with a toy while the doctor was giving her a shot

Synonyms of divert

abstract, call off, detract, distract, throw off

Words Related to divert

amuse, beguile, entertain

Near Antonyms of divert

concentrate, focus