The Collaborative International Dictionary
Distracter
Distracter \Dis*tract"er\, n. One who, or that which, distracts away.
Wiktionary
distracter
n. 1 That which distracts, or serves as a distraction 2 Any of the incorrect answers in a multiple-choice question
Usage examples of "distracter".
Select only one positive topic to think about (as a distracter from unwanted topics), perhaps an enjoyable hobby, some pleasant aspect of your work, or maybe you could think about praying and God.
This moment carried its own suspense, and Feyd-Rautha dragged it out with the sure hand of a showman, nodding to his handlers and distracters, checking their equipment with a measuring stare--gyves in place with their prickles sharp and glistening, the barbs and hooks waving with their blue streamers.