Definition of distraction

• n. - The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation.
• n. - That which diverts attention; a diversion.
• n. - A diversity of direction; detachment.
• n. - State in which the attention is called in different ways; confusion; perplexity.
• n. - Confusion of affairs; tumult; disorder; as, political distractions.
• n. - Agitation from violent emotions; perturbation of mind; despair.
• n. - Derangement of the mind; madness.