Distress and Ruffle

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

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Ruffle and distress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffle" instead a verb "Distress".

Ruffle verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

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Distress and ruffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distress" instead a verb "Ruffle".

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

genuine distress

genuine ruffle

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