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DISTRACT

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Distract.

Distract - as a verb

Draw someone's attention away from something

Example: "The thief distracted the bystanders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deflect

Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

Example: "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carkdisorderdisquietperturbtroubleunhinge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disturbtroubleupset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Distract - as an adjective

Separated; drawn asunder.

Insane; mad.

Example Sentences

"I couldn't focus on my work because the noise from the construction site distracted me."
"She tried to distract her baby brother with a toy to keep him from crying."
"During the meeting, he deliberately made jokes to distract his colleagues."
"The bright lights in the city distracted the driver and caused an accident."
"The students use their phones to distract themselves during boring lectures."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTRACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distract is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTRACT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DISTRACT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distract is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRACT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DISTRACT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distract is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRACT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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