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distress

nounverb /dɪstrɛs/ 2 syllables 8 letters Scrabble 9 WWF 9
Definitions
noun

psychological suffering

“the death of his wife caused him great distress”

noun

the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

“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”

verb

bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

noun

a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

“a ship in distress”

verb

cause mental pain to

“The news of her child's illness distressed the mother”

noun

extreme physical pain

“the patient appeared to be in distress”

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