(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain.
Jealousy causes ~ and painful emotions.
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2.
Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help.
He expressed concern that the ship might be in ~.
N-UNCOUNT: oft in N
3.
If someone or something ~es you, they cause you to be upset or worried.
The idea of Toni being in danger ~es him enormously.
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