distinguish, v. [characterize]; discriminate, [differentiate], [discern], recognize.
distinguished, a. [marked], [special]; [eminent], illustrious, [famous], [celebrated], [renowned], [noted]; transcendent, [extraordinary], [supreme], [consummate], [conspicuous]. Antonyms: undistinguished, [obscure], [commonplace], inconspicuous, [humble].
distinguishing, a. [distinctive], [peculiar], discriminative, [characteristic].
distort, v. deform, [twist]; [pervert], [misinterpret], [falsify], [misrepresent].
distortion, n. [deformity]; [perversion], [crookedness]; [falsification].
distracted, a. [frantic], [frenzied], [raving], [crazy]. Antonyms: See [calm].
distraction, n. [diversion], [amusement]; [confusion], [mystification], [bewilderment]; [tumult], [commotion], [hurly-burly]; [despair], [frenzy].
distress, n. [anguish], agony, torture, [sorrow], [grief]; misery, [affliction], [adversity], [disaster], [calamity], [misfortune]; straits, [poverty], [destitution], indigence.
distress, v. [pain], [grieve], [afflict], [wound]; distrain.
distressing, a. [grievous], distressful, [painful], afflictive.