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   distraction

   /dɪˈstrakʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else: "the firm found passenger travel a distraction from the main business of moving freight" Similar diversioninterruptiondisturbanceintrusioninterferenceobstructionhindrance
   • ▪ a diversion or recreation: "there are plenty of distractions such as sailing" Similar amusemententertainmentdiversionactivitypastimerecreationinteresthobbygameleisure pursuitoccupationdivertissement
   • 2. extreme agitation of the mind: "her uncharacteristic air of distraction" Similar frenzyhysteriamental distressmadnessinsanitywildnessmaniaderangementdeliriumbewildermentbefuddlementperplexityconfusiondisturbanceagitationperturbationharassmentarchaic:crazedness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin distractio(n-), from the verb distrahere (see distract).

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   What does distraction mean?

   • 1. the act of distracting. 2. the state of being distracted. 3. mental distress or derangement. 4. a person or thing that prevents concentration. 5. something that amuses. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.

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   What does driving me to distraction mean?

   • [countable] an activity that entertains you so that you become upset, excited or angry, and not able to think clearly The children are driving me to distraction today. She was alone in the house all day and bored to distraction. My kids drive me to distraction at times. Definition of distraction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is a synonym for distraction?

   • Synonyms for Distraction are for example amusement, entertainment and hobby. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Distraction”. You might be able to find more answers by using these: amusement, entertainment, hobby, leisure activity and recreation.

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   What does distraction mean in a criminal case?

   • Distraction: Interrupting the situation without directly confronting the offender by distracting the offender's attention or directing the potential victim away from the situation.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › distractionDISTRACTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     DISTRACTION meaning: 1. the state of being very bored or...

   • Znaczenie Distraction, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     DISTRACTION definicja: 1. the state of being very bored or...

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     DISTRACTION translate: 心烦意乱，苦恼无聊, 分心的事；分散注意力的东西, 娱乐，消遣....

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     DISTRACTION translate: 心煩意亂，苦惱無聊, 分心的事；分散注意力的東西, 娛樂，消遣....

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     DISTRACTION translate: desconsuelo, distracción, diversión,...

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   distraction: 1 n the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something Synonyms: misdirection Type of: alteration , revision the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) n an obstacle to attention Type of: inattention lack of attention n mental turmoil “he drives me to distraction ” Type of: ...

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   Distraction is a noun that means a thing or activity that takes your attention away from something else. Learn how to use it in sentences, idioms and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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