dis·tract
di-ˈstrakt
distracted; distracting; distracts
1
a
: to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
was distracted by a sudden noise
b
: to turn aside : divert
refused to be distracted from her purpose
2
: to stir up or confuse with conflicting emotions or motives
dis·tract
di-ˈstrakt
ˈdis-ˌtrakt
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