to deliberately take someone’s attention from something by making them think about or notice other things
The crime crackdown is an attempt to divert attention from social problems.
The magician used sleight of hand to divert the audience's attention while performing the trick.
In an attempt to divert attention from the controversial issue, the spokesperson focused on positive aspects of the company's achievements.
The sudden loud noise outside served to divert the crowd's attention away from the speaker momentarily.
The cleverly designed marketing campaign aimed to divert consumers' attention to the new product, overshadowing competitors in the market.
