distract
IPA: dɪstrˈækt
verb
- (transitive) To divert the attention of.
- (transitive) To make crazy or insane; to drive to distraction.
adjective
- (obsolete) Separated; drawn asunder.
- (obsolete) Insane; mad.
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Examples of "distract" in Sentences
- I tried to finish my homework, but the loud music from my neighbor's party kept distracting me
- Please don't distract me while I'm driving, I need to focus on the road
- The colorful artwork on the walls of the classroom helped distract the students from their boredom
- I need to turn off my phone to avoid getting distracted while studying for my exam
- The delicious smell of freshly baked cookies distracted me from my dieting goals
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