distress: words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/distress

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DISTRESS

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4 senses for distress as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Distress
- Hurt
- Suffering
Definitions:
- psychological suffering
Examples:
- The death of his wife caused him great distress
Synonyms:
- Distress
Definitions:
- a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
Examples:
- A ship in distress
- She was the classic maiden in distress
Synonyms:
- Distress
Definitions:
- extreme physical pain
Examples:
- The patient appeared to be in distress
Synonyms:
- Distress
- Distraint
Definitions:
- the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
Examples:
- 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

Noun related (for distress)
adult respiratory distress syndrome
distress call
distress signal
distressfulness
distressingness
fetal distress
foetal distress
respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn

2 senses for distress as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Straiten
- Distress
Definitions:
- bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Synonyms:
- Distress
Definitions:
- cause mental pain to
Examples:
- The news of her child's illness distressed the mother

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