distraction

distraction is a Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation. To create distractions among us. Bp. Burnet.

[2] That which diverts attention; a diversion. "Domestic distractions." G. Eliot.

[3] A diversity of direction; detachment. [Obs.] His power went out in such distractions as Beguiled all species. Shak.

[4] State in which the attention is called in different ways; confusion; perplexity. That ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. 1 Cor. vii. 3

[5] Confusion of affairs; tumult; disorder; as, political distractions. Never was known a night of such distraction. Dryden.

[6] Agitation from violent emotions; perturbation of mind; despair. The distraction of the children, who saw both their parents together, would have melted the hardest heart. Tatler.

[7] Derangement of the mind; madness. Atterbury.