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distract

verb

/dɪˈstrækt/

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

easily distracted

divert, sidetrack, disturb, interrupt, absorb

focus, concentrate, attend

distract attention, distract someone, distract from, distract easily

To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

to greet someone in a friendly way

To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again; to give new energy or vigor to.

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.