1. Noun
The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation.
2. Noun
That which diverts attention; a diversion.
3. Noun
A diversity of direction; detachment.
4. Noun
State in which the attention is called in different ways; confusion; perplexity.
5. Noun
Confusion of affairs; tumult; disorder; as, political distractions.
6. Noun
Agitation from violent emotions; perturbation of mind; despair.
7. Noun
Derangement of the mind; madness.
8. Noun
mental turmoil; "he drives me to distraction"
Vocabulary classified under Psychology
9. Noun
an obstacle to attention
Vocabulary classified under Psychology
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