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Distress
01
great anxiety, pain, or unhappiness
02
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
Example
The pilot radioed a distress message before the plane crashed in a remote area.
The Coast Guard responded swiftly to the distress beacon activated by the fishing boat caught in a storm.
The distress flares fired by the stranded sailors were spotted by a passing aircraft.
03
the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
04
extreme physical pain
to distress
01
to make someone feel worried, sad, or hurt
Transitive: to distress sb
02
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
Transitive: to distress sb
Example
The economic downturn distressed many businesses, leading to layoffs and closures.
The steep increase in rent distressed the tenants, who struggled to afford basic necessities.
The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
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