diversion vs pressure

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. 

pressure

noun
  • Distress. 

  • A pressing; a force applied to a surface. 

  • The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area; force per unit area. 

  • A contrasting force or impulse of any kind 

  • Urgency 

verb
  • To encourage or heavily exert force or influence. 

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