Ant. Attention, composure, self-possession, tranquillity.

Distress, n. Affliction, calamity, adversity, misery, perplexity, misfortune; agony, suffering, anguish; privation, destitution, poverty, indigence.

Ant. Consolation, relief, assuagement, alleviation; boon, blessing, pleasure.

Distribute. Dispense, scatter, allot, apportion, grant, appoint.

Ant. Restrict, retain, collect, gather, hold, reserve, keep.

District. Region, tract, territory, province, circuit, quarter.

Disturb. Agitate, shake, stir, disorder, confuse, derange; molest, annoy, plague, trouble, vex, worry; interrupt, hinder.

Ant. Soothe, quiet, assist, compose, pacify; arrange, order.

Diversion. Detour, deviation, divergence; recreation, amusement, enjoyment, pastime.

Ant. Directness, business, procedure, continuity, task, labor.