diversionary

🇺🇸 /daɪˈvɜːrʒəneri/ 🇬🇧 /daɪˈvɜːʃənəri/
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Something that is meant to distract or draw attention away from the main issue or event.

The protest was a diversionary tactic to keep the police away from the main demonstration.

translation

adj. Something that is meant to distract or draw attention away from the main issue or event.