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to distress
01
détresser, affliger
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
Exemples
The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
Les dépenses médicales imprévues ont accablé la famille, les faisant s'inquiéter pour leurs finances.
Distress
01
désarroi
a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
Exemples
The company faced financial distress.
L'entreprise a été confrontée à une détresse financière.
02
détresse
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
Exemples
The distress signal from the sinking ship was picked up by nearby vessels.
Le signal de détresse du navire en train de couler a été capté par les navires à proximité.
03
the act of seizing and holding property as security for debt or to satisfy a claim
Exemples
Distress of the debtor's goods was ordered by the court.
04
intense physical pain or suffering
Exemples
She gasped in distress as the burn worsened.
Arbre Lexical
distressed
distressing
distress
