noun derangement of the mind; madness.
2. distraction ·noun a diversity of direction; detachment.
3. distraction ·noun that which diverts attention; a diversion.
4. distraction ·noun the act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation.
5. distraction ·noun agitation from violent emotions; perturbation of mind; despair.
6. distraction ·noun confusion of affairs; tumult; disorder; as, political distractions.
7. distraction ·noun state in which the attention is called in different ways; confusion; perplexity.