distract
verbHow many syllables in distract?
There are 2 syllables in the word distract.How to pronounce distract:
Definition of distract:
- distract (verb):
- draw someone's attention away from something.
- to draw (a person or his or her attention) away from something
- to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
Synonyms for distract:
abstract
amuse
deflect
detract
disconcert
divert
draw away
draw or lead away from
flurry
lead astray
put off
sidetrack
throw off
turn aside
Antonyms for distract:
anger
bore
clarify
clear up
comfort
explain
help
make happy
tire
upset
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