distractor
noun
a person or thing that distracts the attention.
distracter
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a variation of
distractor.
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a word derived from
distract.
distractverb (used with object)to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Mendez: “It’s what we call a distracter — kind of like you are.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2013
No instructions are given between reader and distracter.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2012
