DISTRESS

Definition of DISTRESS

  1. (noun)psychological suffering
  2. (noun)a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
  3. (noun)extreme physical pain
  4. (noun)the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
  5. (verb)bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
  6. (verb)cause mental pain to