Distract
Distract verb - To draw the attention or mind to something else.
Pointed out is an antonym for distract.
Pointed out
Both terms in one sentence
- As The Cartoon Hero pointed out, she's possessive, tries to murder Keita with fire, mooches off of him, strips him in public, and uses dirty tactics to win fights (like removing an elementary school girl's panties to distract her).
- Dave Barry pointed out that while he knew the lights and noise distract you, he was sure he'd never mess up as badly...until he appeared on Wheel of Fortune himself, and found himself a deer in the (literal) headlights.
Source: Point-and-Laugh Show
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