distract meaning and definition

DISTRACT verb

Definition of distract (verb)

1. draw someone's attention away from something
   • "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
   • synonyms: deflect
2. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
   • "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"
   • synonyms: cark, disorder, disquiet, perturb, trouble, unhinge