distresses

Meanings

• noun

  A state of mental or emotional suffering or anguish

  - "The loss of her job distresses her deeply."
  - "He was in great distress after the accident."

• verb transitive

  To cause trouble, anxiety, or concern

  - "The news distressed her parents."
  - "The unexpected bill distressed him."

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Antonyms

eustress

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Synonyms

age , antique , patinate , anguish , harrow , martyr , tantalise , tantalize , torment , trouble , vex , distrain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distresses
dresses , impresses , stresses , caresses

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Variants

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distress , distressed , distresses , distressing , distressingly , distrest

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Forms

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distresses, distress, distressed, distressing

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'destreres', meaning 'to discompose, to disarrange'.

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Trivia

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1. Distress signals, such as the international Morse code SOS, have been used to alert rescuers to emergencies at sea since the late 1800s.

2. The term 'distress' is also used in finance to describe a situation where a borrower is unable to repay their debts.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

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Culture

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In literature, distress is often used to describe a character's emotional state, particularly in times of adversity or tragedy. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that causes great anxiety or concern.

How to Memorize "distresses"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a worried expression, tears in their eyes, and a heavy heart to remember the meaning of distress.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word distress with feelings of sadness, worry, and anxiety to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disaster Causes Tears, Sadness, and Anxiety, Really Excessively' to remember the meaning of distress.

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