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What are some words that antonyms for concentrate?

Here are some antonyms for "concentrate," depending on the context:

General Antonyms:

* Distract: To draw attention away from something.

* Divert: To turn attention or resources away from something.

* Scatter: To spread out or disperse.

* Diffuse: To spread out or make less intense.

* Disperse: To scatter or spread out.

* Disregard: To pay no attention to.

* Ignore: To refuse to pay attention to.

* Neglect: To fail to pay attention to or take care of.

Antonyms in a Specific Context:

* Relax: The opposite of focusing and effort (e.g., "Instead of concentrating on work, I just want to relax").

* Daydream: To let your mind wander (e.g., "I tried to concentrate on the lecture, but I kept daydreaming").

* Procrastinate: To delay or postpone something (e.g., "I need to concentrate on finishing this project, but I keep procrastinating").

* Wander: To move aimlessly (e.g., "My mind wandered as I tried to concentrate on the book").

The best antonym will depend on the specific situation you are describing.

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