Distract and Mollify

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Distract verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Usage example: distracted by the looming tax deadline

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Mollify is an antonym for distract.

Mollify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

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Distract is an antonym for mollify.

distract everyone

mollify everyone

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