Word: distracter
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...which were distinctively "male" or "female." ... ritual myths and taboos were invented in certain cultures concerning the contaminating effect of women and their magical ability to injure or harm man.... I feel that the attitude of the Deans toward sexual intimacy is another expression of the myth that women distract or contaminate men through sexual attractiveness...
...city's outskirts, and 5,600 cops to patrol the parade. The Army promised to send 4,000 extra troops into the area-just in case of an emergency. The Washington Senators postponed games scheduled for Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 so that baseball would not distract anyone from serious marching. In case of arrests, judges promised to be available on a 24-hr. basis...
...DISTRACT AND COMPLICATE. In a merger, " 'catholicity' is the main thing, claim some. No, it is 'right doctrine,' say others. Both are inferior to 'mission,' declare still others. No bucket of mud in a fresh pool of spring water could more effectively cloud the issue...
According to the historic distract proposal which is now before a council committee no building could be erected with historic district unless plans for the construction have been passed by the permanent historic district commission...
...first subtly, then more and more openly. He fastens her dress in back and kisses her quickly to the nape, but when she turns expectantly to embrace him, he has turned away to get his coat. Then to a night club where the urgency of her voice fails to distract him from the vulgar gyrations of the dancer, and finally to the industrialist's home where a huge party is in progress. One sees them go their separate ways, Giovanni attempting to make it with Tina, Lidia refusing to take any part in the proceedings and eventually going off with...