distraction

1. n. The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation. Source: opted

2. n. That which diverts attention; a diversion. Source: opted

3. n. A diversity of direction; detachment. Source: opted

4. n. State in which the attention is called in different ways; confusion; perplexity. Source: opted

5. n. Confusion of affairs; tumult; disorder; as, political distractions. Source: opted

6. n. Agitation from violent emotions; perturbation of mind; despair. Source: opted

7. n. Derangement of the mind; madness. Source: opted

8. n. mental turmoil Source: wordnet

9. n. an obstacle to attention Source: wordnet

10. n. an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations Source: wordnet

11. n. the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something Source: wordnet

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