diversion vs goad

diversion

noun
  • The act of diverting. 

  • A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind. 

  • A detour, such as during road construction. 

  • Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program. 

  • Removal of water via a canal. 

  • The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination. 

  • A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action. 

goad

noun
  • That which goads or incites; a stimulus. 

  • A long, pointed stick used to prod animals. 

verb
  • To encourage or stimulate. 

  • To incite or provoke. 

  • To prod with a goad. 

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