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distractor Synonyms

Another word for distractor

Choosing another word for distractor depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An incorrect option in a multiple-choice question designed to appear plausible to test-takers who have not mastered the material.

Usage Example

"A well-written exam question should include several plausible distractors alongside the single correct answer."

Strong
decoy
Weak
foil

• noun (Context 2)

A person, stimulus, or thing that diverts someone's attention away from a task or focal point.

Usage Example

"In the cognitive psychology experiment, flashing lights on the edge of the screen served as visual distractors."

Strongest
distraction
Strong
diversion

• Nearby Words

distractingly
distraction
distractive
distractor
distraught
distress
distressed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Distractor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/distractor
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