distraction

noun5

1. •
   Something that distracts.

   • Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.
2. •
   The process of being distracted.

   • We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.
3. •
   Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion.

   • It's true that the Copernican Systeme introduceth distraction in the universe of Aristotle. — 1662
4. •
   Mental disarray; a deranged state of mind; insanity.

   • The incessant nightmares drove him to distraction.
5. •
   Traction so exerted as to separate surfaces normally opposed.