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distract
[ dih-strakt ]
verb (used with object)
- to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention:
The music distracted him from his work.
- to disturb or trouble greatly in mind; beset:
Grief distracted him.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- to provide a pleasant diversion for; amuse; entertain:
I'm bored with bridge, but golf still distracts me.
- to separate or divide by dissension or strife.
adjective
- Obsolete. distracted.
distract
/ ɪˈٰæ /
verb
- often passive to draw the attention of (a person) away from something
- to divide or confuse the attention of (a person)
- to amuse or entertain
- to trouble greatly
- to make mad
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈٰپԲ, adverb
- 徱ˈٰپ, adverb
- 徱ˈٰپԲ, adjective
- 徱ˈٰپ, adjective
- 徱ˌٰپˈٲ, noun
- 徱ˈٰپ, adjective
- 徱ˈٰٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱·ٰi· adjective
- 徱·ٰiԲ· adverb
- ԴDzd·ٰiԲ adjective
- non徱·ٰiԲ· adverb
- ܲd·ٰiԲ adjective
- un徱·ٰiԲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of distract1
Example Sentences
"He was able to distract Canadians from his own mistakes... and say 'Stop looking at that. Look south of the border and I can save you'."
All this yelling and bellyaching serves a pragmatic purpose: to distract from how what they're saying makes no sense.
"It needs determination, needs focus. You need to not be distracted by what other people are doing around you," she says.
The person being aided by this racial spectacle is Donald Trump, who needs a highly emotional spectacle to distract from how he's failing Americans, including those who voted for him.
"No path is without risks. The US is also distracted and may not be willing or be able to assist with crisis management," Mr Clary, who studies the politics of South Asia, told the BBC.
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