distracts

VERB

divert attention; confuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amuse bewilder detract disturb divert entertain fluster mislead perplex puzzle trouble

STRONG

abstract addle agitate befuddle beguile confound derange discompose disconcert engross harass madden occupy sidetrack stall torment unbalance unhinge

WEAK

call away catch flies draw away frenzy lead astray lead away mix up throw off turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger bore calm clarify clear up comfort explain tire upset

STRONG

help make happy soothe

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, the fixation on Hasan Piker distracts from more substantive issues.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

He added speculation about Sr Keir's leadership and constant rumours about who might replace him "distracts and detracts" from the job Labour MPs were trying to do.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

That framing may be clear in Mr. Sheehan’s mind, but it distracts from a straightforward account of how sacrifice functioned for religious and political leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Even if the shutdown resolution distracts stocks for a bit longer, Nvidia will jolt investors from their malaise next week.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

“That seems late for—” I say, but then something distracts me.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins