<p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention.</li><li>to disturb or trouble greatly in mind; beset.</li><li>to provide a pleasant diversion for; amuse; entertain.</li><li>to separate or divide by dissension or strife.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>distress, torment, pain, agitate, bewilder.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>Obsolete. distracted.</li></ul>