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Distraction

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(1):

(n.) State in which the attention is called in different ways; confusion; perplexity.

(2):

(n.) Agitation from violent emotions; perturbation of mind; despair.

(3):

(n.) Derangement of the mind; madness.

(4):

(n.) The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation.

(5):

(n.) That which diverts attention; a diversion.

(6):

(n.) A diversity of direction; detachment.

(7):

(n.) Confusion of affairs; tumult; disorder; as, political distractions.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Distraction'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/distraction.html. 1828.
 
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