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- pronunciation:
- dih
straekt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
distracts, distracting, distracted |
| definition 1: |
to divert the attention of.
The noise from next door distracted him from his work.Please don't distract me while I'm driving.I can't study with music on because it distracts me.- synonyms:
- divert, sidetrack
- similar words:
- abstract, amuse, disconcert, disrupt, disturb, engage, entertain, occupy, shunt
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| definition 2: |
to disturb or upset.
She was distracted by anxiety.- synonyms:
- agitate, disturb, worry
- similar words:
- torment, trouble, upset
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| related words: |
agitate, baffle, detract, sway |
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| derivations: |
distractible (adj.), distractive (adj.), distractingly (adv.) |
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