(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.