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   distress

   /dɪˈstrɛs/

   noun

   • 1. extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain: "to his distress he saw that she was trembling" Similar anguishsufferingpainagonyacheafflictiontormenttorturediscomfortheartacheheartbreakmiserywretchednesssorrowgriefwoesadnessunhappinessdesolationdespairtroubleworryanxietyperturbationuneasinessdisquietangstOpposite happinesscomfort
   • ▪ the state of a ship or aircraft when in danger or difficulty and needing help: "vessels in distress on or near the coast" Similar dangerperildifficultytroublejeopardyriskhazardendangermentimperilmentinsecurityinstabilityprecariousnessOpposite safety
   • ▪ difficulty caused by lack of money: "a company in financial distress" Similar hardshipadversitytribulationmisfortuneill/bad lucktroublecalamitypovertydeprivationprivationdestitutionindigenceimpoverishmentpenuryneedwantlackbeggarydire straitsOpposite prosperitycomfort
   • ▪ a state of physical strain, especially difficulty in breathing: "they said the baby was in distress"
   • 2. another term for distraint

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain: "I didn't mean to distress you" Similar cause anguish tocause suffering topainupsetmake miserablemake wretchedgrievesaddentroubleworrybotherarouse anxiety inperturbdisturbdisquietagitatevexharrowtormenttortureafflictrackcurseoppressplaguedoginformal:cut upOpposite calmsootheplease
   • 2. give (furniture or clothing) simulated marks of age and wear: "the manner in which leather jackets are industrially distressed" Similar ageseasonconditionmellowweathersimulate age indamagespoildentscratchchipbatterOpposite restore

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French destresce (noun), destrecier (verb), based on Latin distringere ‘stretch apart’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. distressful adjective

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   What does distress mean?

   • It seemed quite the forlornest hope I had ever heard of, but Jack's distress was so acute that I hadn't the heart to refuse. Distress definition: great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble. See examples of DISTRESS used in a sentence.

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   What is a synonym for distress?

   • Choose the Right Synonym for distress distress, suffering, misery, agonymean the state of being in great trouble. distressimplies an external and usually temporary cause of great physical or mental strain and stress. the hurricane put everyone in great distress sufferingimplies conscious endurance of pain or distress.

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   What does distress mean on Instagram?

   • Instagram © 2024 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated The meaning of DISTRESS is seizure and detention of the goods of another as pledge or to obtain satisfaction of a claim by the sale of the goods seized. How to use distress in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Distress.

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   Why do some people say 'distress'?

   • There's a good reason for that. The noun distress refers to a state of severe anxiety or strain, often brought about by failing to study for an exam, harassing grizzly bears, or borrowing your sister's clothes without asking.

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   What is an example of distress in a sentence?

   • Examples of distressin a Sentence NounCitizens voiced their distressover delays in fixing the problem. The patient showed no obvious signs of distress. He suffered severe emotional distressas a result of the accident.

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   What does help in distress mean?

   • The charity aims to relieve poverty and distress caused by natural disasters. a situation in which a ship, plane, etc. is in danger or difficulty and needs help in distress It is a rule of the sea to help another boat in distress. (medical) a state of physical pain and effort, especially difficulty in breathing

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   Distress is a noun or verb that means extreme worry, sadness, or pain, or a situation of urgent need of help. Learn how to use distress in different contexts, such as law, business, or psychology, with examples and synonyms.

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     DISTRESS meaning: 1. a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or...

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     DISTRESS translate: 憂慮;悲傷;痛苦, 受苦;遇難;遇險, 使煩亂，使焦慮，使憂慮. Learn...

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     DISTRESS definicja: 1. a feeling of extreme worry, sadness,...

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   Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain, or the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help. It can also be a verb meaning to cause mental or physical pain or trouble, or to damage something to make it look older.

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   Distress is a noun that means great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble. It can also be a verb that means to cause mental pain, upset, or worry; to subject to pressure, stress, or strain; or to dent, scratch, or stain something.

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   noun. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) “a ship in distress ”. “she was the classic maiden in distress ”. see more. noun. psychological suffering. “the death of his wife caused him great distress ”. synonyms: hurt, suffering.

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   Distress is a noun, verb, or adjective that means pain, suffering, trouble, or danger. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and legal and medical uses of distress from Merriam-Webster.

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