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Definition of Distractions

Distraction
Distraction Dis*trac"tion, n. [L. distractio: cf. F. distraction.] 1. The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation. To create distractions among us. --Bp. Burnet. 2. That which diverts attention; a diversion. ``Domestic distractions.' --G. Eliot. 3. A diversity of direction; detachment. [Obs.] His power went out in such distractions as Beguiled all species. --Shak. 4. State in which the attention is called in different ways; confusion; perplexity. That ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. --1 Cor. vii. 3?. 5. Confusion of affairs; tumult; disorder; as, political distractions. Never was known a night of such distraction. --Dryden. 6. Agitation from violent emotions; perturbation of mind; despair. The distraction of the children, who saw both their parents together, would have melted the hardest heart. --Tatler. 7. Derangement of the mind; madness. --Atterbury. Syn: Perplexity; confusion; disturbance; disorder; dissension; tumult; derangement; madness; raving; franticness; furiousness.

Meaning of Distractions from wikipedia

- other than the object of attention. Distractions come from both external and internal sources. External distractions include factors such as visual triggers...
- Look up distractions in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Distractions are processes of diverting the attention of an individual or group from a desired...
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- enduring various uncomfortable, painful, and/or unsettling distractions. These distractions may be inflicted throughout the round, activated by a contestant...
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