Meaning & Definition of Distract in English
English⟶
Distract
/dɪstrækt/
verb
1. Draw someone's attention away from something
- "The thief distracted the bystanders"
- "He deflected his competitors"
synonym:
- distract,
- deflect
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"
synonym:
- perturb,
- unhinge,
- disquiet,
- trouble,
- cark,
- distract,
- disorder
Examples of using
I'll try to distract them.
I tried to distract him, but it was in vain.
Don't distract me from studying.