n.
Function: verb
1
Synonyms: TRY 2, harass, irk, pain, strain, stress, trouble
Related Words: afflict, rack, torment, torture
Contrasted Words: allay, alleviate, assuage, lighten, mitigate, relieve
2 to cause pain or suffering to FF1C; the death of his longtime friend distressed him deeply FF1E;
Synonyms: aggrieve, constrain, grieve, hurt, injure, pain
Related Words: harass, strain, stress, try, trouble; depress, oppress, weigh
Contrasted Words: comfort, console, solace; aid, assist, help
3
Synonyms: TROUBLE 1, ail, cark, upset, worry
Related Words: annoy, harry, pester, plague