diversion

In lang=en terms the difference between variation and diversion

is that variation is a technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass while diversion is officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.

As nouns the difference between variation and diversion

is that variation is the act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing while diversion is a tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.

As nouns the difference between diversion and diversification

is that diversion is a tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action while diversification is the act, or the result, of diversifying.

As nouns the difference between diversion and deferment

is that diversion is fun, entertainment, levity while deferment is an act or instance of deferring or putting off.

As nouns the difference between diversion and diverseness

is that diversion is fun, entertainment, levity while diverseness is the state or quality of being diverse or unlike and varied; diversity.

Diversion is a related term of gambol.

As nouns the difference between diversion and gambol

is that diversion is fun, entertainment, levity while gambol is an instance of running or skipping about playfully.

As a verb gambol is

to move about playfully; to frolic.

As nouns the difference between diversion and destruction

is that diversion is fun, entertainment, levity while destruction is the act of destroying.

Gaiety is a synonym of diversion.

As nouns the difference between diversion and gaiety

is that diversion is a tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action while gaiety is   The state of being happy.

Diversion is a related term of carousal.

As nouns the difference between diversion and carousal

is that diversion is fun, entertainment, levity while carousal is a noisy feast with much alcohol consumption.

As nouns the difference between diversion and annoyance

is that diversion is fun, entertainment, levity while annoyance is (countable) that which annoys.

Diversion is a related term of jeer.

As nouns the difference between diversion and jeer

is that diversion is fun, entertainment, levity while jeer is a railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery or jeer can be (nautical) a gear; a tackle.

As a verb jeer is

to utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.