distract synonyms

distract

v.

  1. To divert someone's attention

    divert, divert the mind, divert the thoughts, divert the attention, occupy, amuse, entertain, draw away from, beguile, call away, take one's attention from, draw one's attention from, take the mind off, lead astray, attract from, deflect, sidetrack; see also entertain 1, mislead.

  2. To confuse

    bewilder, puzzle, perplex, rattle; see confuse.

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