distress

US /dɪˈstrɛs/

UK /dɪ'stres/

B1
n. (u.)Uncountable NounState of great sadness, anxiety or pain
He was in great distress when he found out his wife was not coming back
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause someone anxiety or sadness
Many people in the town were in distress after the big fire
n. (u.)Uncountable NounCondition of danger or emergency
Melissa was in distress as a bank robber's prisoner
n. (u.)Uncountable NounState of lacking money and basic needs
This poor person is in distress, with no place to sleep
v.t.Transitive VerbTo be in financial trouble
In his distress over money he sold his car
n. (u.)Uncountable NounCondition of physical illness, pain or suffering
He has been in distress for a long time due to his sickness
v.t.Transitive VerbTo seize (goods) to satisfy a debt.
The company may distress goods for unpaid debts.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe seizure of someone’s property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed.
The landlord has the right of distress for unpaid rent.

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