Definition of Distract
to misdirect attention from one focus to another usually as an act of deception
Examples of Distract in a sentence
During the Trojan War, a great wooden horse was sent to distract the soldiers and allow the enemy Greeks to enter Troy and win the war. 🔊
Some argue that fidget spinners help some students and other claim that the toys only distract students from their learning. 🔊
Brock claimed that the pretty girls in his class distract him and that's why he can't get his work done. 🔊
Miles tried to distract his mother so that is older brother could sneak out of the house to go to a party. 🔊
Bridget tried to distract herself from the pain of her breakup by watching her favorite tv series and eating lots of ice cream. 🔊
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