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DISTRACTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Distraction.

How to pronounce distraction:

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Distraction - as a noun

Mental turmoil

Example: "He drives me to distraction"

An obstacle to attention

An entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beguilement16

The act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something

Example: "Conjurers are experts at misdirection"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misdirection17

Example Sentences

"I can't concentrate with all this noise, it's such a distraction."
"My phone is a constant source of distraction while I'm trying to work."
"The children playing outside are causing a lot of distraction."
"She used music as a distraction from her worries."
"The bright colors on the walls became a distraction in the classroom."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTRACTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISTRACTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distraction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRACTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DISTRACTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distraction is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRACTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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