distraction
[noun]
Synonyms:
- diversion, disturbance, interference, interruption
- entertainment, amusement, diversion, pastime, recreation
- agitation, bewilderment, commotion, confusion, discord, disorder, disturbance

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

dis‧trac‧tion /dɪˈstrækʃən/ noun

1. [uncountable and countable] something that stops you paying attention to what you are doing:
I study in the library as there are too many distractions at home.
distraction from
Demands for equality were seen as a distraction from more serious issues.

2. drive somebody to distraction to continue annoying or upsetting someone very much:
The baby’s constant crying drove me to distraction.

3. [countable] old-fashioned a pleasant activity

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

distraction
noun
I. sth that takes your attention away
ADJ. unwanted | welcome
PREP. without ~ She worked hard all morning, without distraction.
~ from Work was a welcome distraction from her problems at home.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

distraction
II. being unable to think clearly
VERB + DISTRACTION drive sb to My kids drive me to distraction at times.
be bored to | love sb to

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲