Destruction vs. Distraction

Destruction vs. Distraction — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Destruction and Distraction

Destructionnoun

The act of destroying.

The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon.

Distractionnoun

Something that distracts.

Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.

Destructionnoun

The results of a destructive event.

Amid the seemingly endless destruction, a single flower bloomed.

Distractionnoun

The process of being distracted.

We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.

Destructionnoun

termination by an act of destruction

Distractionnoun

Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion.

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Destructionnoun

an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something

Distractionnoun

Mental disorder; a deranged state of mind; insanity.

The incessant nightmares drove him to distraction.

Destructionnoun

a final state;

he came to a bad endthe so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end

Distractionnoun

Traction so exerted as to separate surfaces normally opposed.

Distractionnoun

mental turmoil;

he drives me to distraction

Distractionnoun

an obstacle to attention

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Distractionnoun

an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations

Distractionnoun

the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something;

conjurers are experts at misdirection