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distraction
[dih-strak-shuhn]
noun
the act of distracting.
the state of being distracted. distracted.
mental distress or derangement.
That child will drive me to distraction.
Synonyms: , , ,that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration.
The distractions of the city interfere with my studies.
that which amuses, entertains, or diverts; amusement; entertainment.
Fishing is his major distraction.
division or disorder caused by dissension; tumult.
distraction
/ ɪˈٰæʃə /
noun
the act or an instance of distracting or the state of being distracted
something that serves as a diversion or entertainment
an interruption; an obstacle to concentration
mental turmoil or madness
Word History and Origins
Origin of distraction1
Example Sentences
On Monday, he said that, “I just hope that we can be a positive distraction for what people are going through in Los Angeles right now.”
“I just hope that we can be a positive distraction for what people are going through in Los Angeles right now,” Roberts said on Monday in San Diego.
“He always finds a distraction,” Padilla said, “and, when all else fails, he goes back to demonizing and scapegoating immigrants. … He creates a crisis to get us all talking about something else.”
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In internal and external dialogue, they can convey impatience, distraction, delirium, ecstasy.
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