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