distraction
Pronunciation:
/dɪsˈtɹækʃən/noun
Definitions
Something that distracts.
Example: Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.
The process of being distracted.
Example: We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.
Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion.
Mental disorder; a deranged state of mind; insanity.
Example: The incessant nightmares drove him to distraction.