verb (past tense of engross) as in strong fondness

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distracts, diverts, disinterests

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Example Sentences

Example:The loud noise distracted his concentration.

Definition:To take the attention or interest away from something.

From distracts

Example:The unexpected phone call diverted his attention from the work.

Definition:To direct the attention away from something to something else.

From diverts

Example:The boring lecture disinterested most of the students.

Definition:To cause someone to lose interest in something.

From disinterests