Distress, suffering, misery, agony, dolor, passion are comparable when denoting the state of one that is in great trouble or in pain of mind or body.
Category: Synonyms
Distinct vs Separate vs Several vs Discrete
Distinct, separate, several, discrete are comparable when used in reference to two or more things (sometimes persons) and in the sense of not being individually the same.
Distant vs Far vs Faraway vs Far-off vs Remote vs Removed
Distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote, removed mean not near or close but separated by an obvious interval especially in space or in time.
Dissuade vs Deter vs Discourage vs Divert
Dissuade, deter, discourage, divert mean to turn one aside from a purpose, a project, or a plan.
Dissimilarity vs Unlikeness vs Difference vs Divergence vs Divergency vs Distinction
Dissimilarity, unlikeness, difference, divergence, divergency, distinction are comparable when they mean lack of agreement or correspondence (or an instance of such lack) in appearance, in qualities, or in nature brought out by a comparison of two or more things.
Disprove vs Refute vs Confute vs Rebut vs Controvert
Disprove, refute, confute, rebut, controvert mean to show or attempt to show by argument that a statement, a claim, a proposition, or a charge is not true.
Distinguish vs Differentiate vs Discriminate vs Demarcate
Distinguish, differentiate, discriminate, demarcate are synonymous when they mean to point out or mark the differences between things that are or seem to be much alike or closely related.
Disposition vs Temperament vs Temper vs Complexion vs Character vs Personality vs Individuality
Disposition, temperament, temper, complexion, character, personality, individuality are comparable when they mean the prevailing and dominant quality or qualities which distinguish or identify a person or group.
Disposal vs Disposition
Disposal, disposition are frequently used without clear distinction when they mean the act or the power of disposing of something.
Display vs Parade vs Array vs Pomp
Display, parade, array, pomp are comparable when denoting a striking or spectacular show or exhibition for the sake of effect.
Disorder vs Derange vs Disarrange vs Disorganize vs Unsettle vs Disturb
Disorder, derange, disarrange, disorganize, unsettle, disturb are comparable when they mean to undo the fixed or proper order of something.
Document vs Monument vs Record vs Archive
Document, monument, record, archive denote something preserved and serving as evidence (as of an event, a situation, or the thought of its time).