distract/detract
I was trying to detract attention away from the stain on the ceiling.
I was trying to distract attention away from the stain on the ceiling.

Hi. Are both fine?

Question

distract/detract
I was trying to detract attention away from the stain on the ceiling.
I was trying to distract attention away from the stain on the ceiling.

Hi. Are both fine?

Answer

No. You can easily check a dictionary for the right answer.