psychological suffering; the death of his wife caused him great distress

[ Syn: hurt , suffering ]

a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need); a ship in distress; she was the classic maiden in distress'

extreme physical pain; the patient appeared to be in distress'

the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim; Originally distress was a landlords remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlords lien

[ Syn: distraint ]

bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

[ Syn: straiten ]

cause mental pain to; The news of her child's illness distressed the mother'