distraction

Definition of Distraction in English :

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Noun

1. distraction

mental turmoil

Example Sentences:
'he drives me to distraction'

2. distraction

an obstacle to attention

3. beguilement, distraction

an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations

beguilement

4. distraction, misdirection

the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something

Example Sentences:
'conjurers are experts at misdirection'

misdirection

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Distraction

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noun

1.

the act or an instance of distracting or the state of being distracted

2.

something that serves as a diversion or entertainment

3.

an interruption; obstacle to concentration

4.

mental turmoil or madness

Distraction

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noun

1.

a distracting or being distracted; confusion

2.

anything that distracts

; specif.,

a.

a mental intrusion or cause of confusion

b.

anything that gives mental relaxation; amusement; diversion

3.

great mental disturbance or distress

Distraction

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n.

1. The act of distracting, or the condition of being distracted: Inexperienced drivers are especially vulnerable to distraction. His distraction of the child worked well, and the child stopped crying.

2. Something that makes it difficult to pay attention or that draws attention away from familiar or everyday concerns: was annoyed by the distractions of having so many roommates; found that the shopping mall was always full of pleasant distractions.

3. Mental or emotional disturbance; agitation or confusion: loved the puppy to distraction; was driven to distraction by the noisy neighbors.

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