word
Distract
Dih-STRAKT
/dɪˈstrækt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
distract
Dictionary meaning
Disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed.
Examples
- The thief distracted the bystanders.
Synonyms: trouble
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