distract
Definitions
To draw the attention of someone away from something.
To prevent someone from concentrating on a task or activity.
To provide a source of amusement or entertainment that diverts the mind.
Examples
Please try not to distract him while he is studying for his final exams.
The loud music began to distract me from my work.
She used a clever trick to distract the cat so she could sneak out of the room.