Meaning Of The Word Distress

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What's The Definition Of Distress?

distress
Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help.
uncountable noun: Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain.
verb: If someone or something distresses you, they cause you to be upset or worried.

distress in American English
the state of being distressed; pain, suffering, discomfort, etc.
to cause sorrow, misery, or suffering to; pain
adjective: afflicted with or suffering distress
noun: great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble
transitive verb: to afflict with great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; trouble; worry; bother

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