Distress

Language: English
Pronunciation: dis-tress
Part of Speech: noun

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(Cause of) discomfort.

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"psychological suffering"
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"extreme physical pain"
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"the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim"
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"bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship"
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"cause mental pain to"
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