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Vocabulary Entry
distress
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of emotional or physical suffering.
Example Sentences
"She felt a deep sense of distress after hearing the bad news."
"His distress was evident on his face during the difficult time."
"The medical team acted quickly to alleviate the patient's distress."
V
verb
To cause someone to feel extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
Example Sentences
"The news of the accident distressed her greatly."
"He was distressed by the lack of support from his friends."
"The thought of losing her home distressed him beyond measure."