the act of distracting.

the state of being distracted.

mental distress or derangement

That child will drive me to distraction.

that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration

The distractions of the city interfere with my studies.

that which amuses, entertains, or diverts; amusement; entertainment

Fishing is his major distraction.

division or disorder caused by dissension; tumult.

noun

aberration , abstraction , agitation , amusement , beguilement , bewilderment , commotion , complication , confusion , disorder , dissipation , disturbance , diversion , divertissement , engrossment , entertainment , frenzy , game , interference , interruption , pastime , perplexity , preoccupation , recreation , despair , hurly-burly , mystification , tumult