Distress and Pacify

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

Usage example: don't let all the bad news distress you

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Pacify is an antonym for distress.

Pacify verb - To lessen the anger or agitation of.

Usage example: the only thing that would pacify the child and end the tantrum was a new toy

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Distress is an antonym for pacify.

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