(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.