distraction

Preposition: from

task: Looking for infinite variations is a distraction from the task of identifying the particular output of the spammers within the finite.

Converse of object

• irritate: The absence of a fan means the notebook runs almost silently, without the potentially irritating distraction of intermittent fan noise.
• annoy: An annoying distraction from the main plot, or a welcome second layer?
• minimize: Using external venues seemed to work, being far enough away from work to minimize distractions.
• minimize: To minimize physical distractions, the Wireless Car kit is controlled from a single small button.
• avoid: Students may need to take examinations in a separate room to avoid distractions.
• eliminate: Studying smart requires concentration so encourage your student to eliminate distractions such as telephones, television and loud music.

Adjective modifier

• unwelcome: On the other hand many teachers see mobile phones as an unwelcome distraction.
• unnecessary: I didn't do so then because it would have been an unnecessary distraction from the central task of preparing for the election.
• pointless: Complaining about the boundaries is a pointless distraction from the real problems.
• minimal: The savings could be translated into higher quality research space and the research could be conducted with minimal distraction.
• unwanted: A preoccupation with comparing yourself to others can only be an unwanted distraction.
• mere: We have used this philosophy to design this site since we wish to provide information, not mere distractions.

Modifies a noun

• burglary: We also watched a video about bogus callers or distraction burglary.
• burglar: Keen to help support workers stem leaks - they are falling victim of distraction burglars knocking on their doors.
• theft: There have been eight similar distraction thefts in the Moorgate / Finsbury Circus / Cheapside area during the past two months.
• technique: Any sort of entertainment or distraction techniques do not work.
• test: It is more reliable that the health visitor distraction test.

Noun used with modifier

• driver: First, a general review of the literature pertaining to driver distraction.
• visitor: It is more reliable that the health visitor distraction test.