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Distress

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Definition

Great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering.

Synonyms & similar words

distraint hurt suffering straiten anguish suffering pain torment misery woe grief heartache trauma upset anxiety trouble problems hardship affliction tribulation burden oppression pressure discomfort

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