Distress and Turn off

Distress

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

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

Turn off

Turn off verb - To cause to feel disgust.
Usage example: that memorably bad meal turned me off about restaurant food for a while

Distress and turn off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distress" instead a verb "Turn off".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Series / Major Crimes Secret Test of Character: In "Year-End Blowout" when working with S.I.S., the undercover task force, Rusty is approached by a man who knows there are cops around, tells him to turn off his mike and go to his car without signaling he was in distress or Rusty's mom would be killed.
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