Distraction and Stillness

Opposite meaning words

Distraction noun - A state of wildly excited activity or emotion.

Usage example: driven to distraction by the constant screaming and bickering in the house

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Stillness is an antonym for distraction.

Nearby Words: distracted, distract, distracting

Stillness noun - A state of freedom from storm or disturbance.

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Distraction is an antonym for stillness.

Nearby Words: still, stilling

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