distress

Definitions of distress in various dictionaries:

noun - psychological suffering

noun - a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

noun - extreme physical pain

noun - the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

verb - bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

verb - cause mental pain to

To cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to.

To hold the property of (a person) against the payment of debts.

To mar or otherwise treat (an object or a fabric, for example) to give the appearance of an antique or of heavy prior use: “There are the fakes—new rugs which have been intentionally distressed for an older look” (Hatfield MA Valley Advocate).

To constrain or overcome by harassment.

Anxiety or mental suffering.

Severe strain resulting from exhaustion or an accident.

Acute physical discomfort.

Physical deterioration, as of a highway, caused by hard use over time: pavement distress.

The condition of being in need of immediate assistance: a motorist in distress.

Law.

The act of distraining or seizing to compel payment.

Often used to modify another noun : distress merchandise; a distress sale.

verb - to cause anxiety or suffering to