distract
//dɪˈstrækt//
Verb
distractInfinitive
distractPresent tense
distractedPast tense
distractedPast participle
distractingPresent participle
distractsThird-person singular
1
to prevent someone from concentrating on something by drawing their attention away
Don't distract me while I'm studying.
2
to divert someone's attention from worry or pain by providing entertainment or amusement
She tried to distract him from his worries by telling funny stories.