distress
[ dih-stres ]
/ dɪˈstrɛs /
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noun
adjective
afflicted with or suffering distress: distress livestock; distress wheat.
caused by or indicative of distress or hardship: distress prices; distress borrowing.
verb (used with object)
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Origin of distress
synonym study for distress
1. See sorrow.
OTHER WORDS FROM distress
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British Dictionary definitions for distress
distress
/ (dɪˈstrɛs) /
verb (tr)
noun
Derived forms of distress
Word Origin for distress
C13: from Old French destresse distress, via Vulgar Latin, from Latin districtus divided in mind; see distrain
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Medical definitions for distress
distress
[ dĭ-strĕs′ ]
n.
Mental or physical suffering or anguish.
Severe strain resulting from exhaustion or trauma.
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dis•tress′ adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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