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DISTRACTING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Distracting.

Distracting - as a verb

Draw someone's attention away from something

Example: "The thief distracted the bystanders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deflect13

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)
cark10disorder10disquiet18perturb11trouble9unhinge11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disturb10trouble9upset7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The loud music was distracting during the meeting."
"Her bright purple hair was distracting in the classroom."
"The constant chatter from the audience was distracting to the performers."
"The flickering light in the room was distracting while trying to read."
"The strong smell of perfume was distracting during the exam."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTRACTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DISTRACTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distracting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRACTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DISTRACTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distracting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRACTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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