1. relating to or intended as a diversion; designed to distract attention or draw forces away from a main objective
Usage: commonly used in military contexts

Examples

• The general ordered a diversional attack on the enemy's left flank to weaken their main defense.
• The protesters staged a diversional march to draw police attention away from the main demonstration.
• A diversional tactic was used to distract the security guards while the team completed their mission.
• The company launched a diversional marketing campaign to shift focus from the product recall.
• Military strategists planned a diversional maneuver to confuse the opposing forces.