
Diversionist
UK
/daɪˈvɜːʃənɪst/
US
/daɪˈvɜrʒənɪst/

Translation of "diversionist" into Russian
Definitions
diversionist
NounUK
/daɪˈvɜːʃənɪst/
US
/daɪˈvɜrʒənɪst/
A person who engages in activities intended to distract or mislead others, often for political or military purposes.
The authorities suspected that the explosion was the work of a diversionist trying to draw attention away from the main attack.
A saboteur who carries out destructive or subversive actions behind enemy lines, especially during wartime.
During the night offensive, several diversionists sabotaged the railway to cut off supplies.
diversionist
AdjectiveUK
/daɪˈvɜːʃənɪst/
US
/daɪˈvɜrʒənɪst/
Relating to or characteristic of actions intended to distract, mislead, or sabotage.
The general warned of diversionist propaganda spreading through the ranks.