Distract has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
draw someone's attention away from something
"The thief distracted the bystanders"
"He deflected his competitors"
2
disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
"She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"
3
To divert the attention of.
"The sudden noise from the car engine distracted him just as he was about to answer the question."
Adjective
1
Separated; drawn asunder.
"The strong wind began to distract the loose fabric of his umbrella, pulling it apart until it was useless against the rain."
Example Sentences
"The thief distracted the bystanders"
verb
"He deflected his competitors"
verb
"She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"
verb
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