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DISTRACTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Distracts.

Distracts - 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)

Example Sentences

"She quickly distracts him from his work with her jokes."
"The loud noise from the construction distracts me from my reading."
"The beautiful scenery distracts the hikers from their tiredness."
"He distracts himself by playing video games to avoid doing his homework."
"The energetic dog constantly distracts the players during the football game."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTRACTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DISTRACTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distracts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRACTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DISTRACTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distracts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRACTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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