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   Dis·tress

   /dəˈstres/

   

   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
   • ▪ suffering caused by lack of money or the basic necessities of life: "the poor were helped in their distress" Similar hardshipadversitytribulationmisfortuneill/bad lucktroublecalamitypovertydeprivationprivationdestitutionindigenceimpoverishmentpenuryneedwantlackbeggarydire straitsOpposite prosperitycomfort
   • ▪ a state of physical strain, exhaustion, or, in particular, breathing difficulty: "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, leather, 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTRESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   distress. noun [ U ] us / dɪˈstres /. Add to word list Add to word list. great mental or physical suffering, such as extreme anxiety, sadness, or pain, or the state of being in danger or urgent need: emotional / financial distress. Four men were rescued from a fishing boat in distress off the coast.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › distressDISTRESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Distress definition: great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble. See examples of DISTRESS used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISTRESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   preoccupation. worry. C2. a situation in which you are suffering or are in great danger and therefore in urgent need of help: Six people were rescued by helicopter from a fishing boat in distress off the coast. a distress signal. Fewer examples. He seems to be quite unaware of other people's distress.

5. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › stress-managementStress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 10, 2023 · Stress can affect your physical and mental health in many ways. Learn how to recognize the signs of stress, such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety and mood changes, and find out how to cope with them. Mayo Clinic offers expert advice and resources to help you manage stress and improve your well-being.

6. www.healthline.com › health › mental-healthEmotional Distress: Definition, Causes, and Tips to Cope

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   May 13, 2022 · feelings of depression, anxiety, or emotional numbness. declining performance at work or school. withdrawal from loved ones or keeping to yourself more than you typically would. feelings of guilt...

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americandistress noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   a woman who needs help. See distress in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: distress. Definition of distress noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › distressDistress - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When used as a verb, to distress means to cause all that pain, suffering and anxiety — in other words, to stress somebody out. Definitions of distress. 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.