Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
A detour, such as during road construction.
The act of diverting.
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.
Liability to punishment; conflict with authority.
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
A fault or interruption in a stratum.
A malfunction.
A violent occurrence or event.
Efforts taken or expended, typically beyond the normal required.
Wife. Clipping of trouble and strife.
A distressing or dangerous situation.
In weaker sense: to bother or inconvenience.
To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.
To worry; to be anxious.
To take pains to do something.