distress - Meaning in Kannada

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distress - Meaning in Kannada

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Definitions and Meaning of distress in English

distress noun

1. the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

   Synonyms

   distraint

   Example

   • "Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien"
2. psychological suffering

   Synonyms

   hurt, suffering

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   Example

   • "the death of his wife caused him great distress"
3. extreme physical pain

   Example

   • "the patient appeared to be in distress"
4. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

   Examples

   • "a ship in distress"
   • "she was the classic maiden in distress"

distress verb

1. cause mental pain to

   Example

   • "The news of her child's illness distressed the mother"
2. bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

   Synonyms

   straiten

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