Definition of Distraction

1. Noun. Mental turmoil. "He drives me to distraction"

Generic synonyms: Confusedness, Confusion, Disarray, Mental Confusion, Muddiness
Derivative terms: Distract

2. Noun. An obstacle to attention.
Generic synonyms: Inattention

3. Noun. An entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations.
Exact synonyms: Beguilement
Generic synonyms: Amusement, Entertainment

4. Noun. The act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something. "Conjurers are experts at misdirection"
Exact synonyms: Misdirection
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Revision
Derivative terms: Distract

Definition of Distraction

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

Definition of Distraction

1. Noun. Something that distracts. ¹

2. Noun. The process of being distracted. ¹

3. Noun. Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion. ¹

4. Noun. Mental disorder; a deranged state of mind; insanity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Distraction

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Distraction

1. The cognitive strategy of focusing attention on stimuli other than pain or negative emotions that accompany pain. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Distraction

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