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distraction
  • n  mental turmoil
    he drives me to distraction
  • n  an obstacle to attention
  • n  an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations
  • n  the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
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distraint
  • n  the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
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distress
  • n  psychological suffering
    the death of his wife caused him great distress
  • n  a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
    a ship in distress
    she was the classic maiden in distress
  • n  extreme physical pain
    the patient appeared to be in distress
  • n  the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
    Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien
  • v  bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
  • v  cause mental pain to
    The news of her child's illness distressed the mother
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distress call
  • n  an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
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