DISTRESS


Meaning of DISTRESS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪstres ]

( distresses, distressing, distressed)

1.

Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain.

Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help.

He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress.

N-UNCOUNT : oft in N

3.

If someone or something distresses you, they cause you to be upset or worried.

The idea of Toni being in danger distresses him enormously.

VERB : V n

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