Definition of 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"
  • extreme physical pain
    "the patient appeared to be in distress"
  • a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
    "a ship in distress"
    "she was the classic maiden in distress"
  • psychological suffering
    "the death of his wife caused him great distress"

Verb

  • cause mental pain to
    "The news of her child's illness distressed the mother"
  • bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble distress

155 unscramble word found using the letters distress.
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