definition of
[distress]

[1] #1 distress n. [hurt, suffering] psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress". wn

[2] #2 distress n. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need); "a ship in distress"; "she was the classic maiden in distress". wn

[3] #3 distress v. [straiten] bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship. wn

[4] #4 distress v. cause mental pain to; "The news of her child's illness distressed the mother". wn

[5] #5 distress n. extreme physical pain; "the patient appeared to be in distress". wn