Distraction

n.
  1. The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation.
  2. That which diverts attention; a diversion.
  3. A diversity of direction; detachment.
  4. State in which the attention is called in different ways; confusion; perplexity.
  5. Confusion of affairs; tumult; disorder; as, political distractions.
  6. Agitation from violent emotions; perturbation of mind; despair.
  7. Derangement of the mind; madness.