noun
- extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
- a dangerous or difficult situation requiring immediate help
verb
- to cause worry, anxiety, or suffering to someone
Examples
- The family was in great distress after losing their home.
- She showed signs of emotional distress following the accident.
- The ship sent out a distress signal when the engine failed.
- Rescue teams responded quickly to the distress call.
- The news of the layoffs distressed all the employees.
- It distresses me to see children going hungry.
- The patient appeared to be in severe distress.