| query | D_______ is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help .Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help . He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress. The constable received a distress call, and saw two youths attacking his colleague. |
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| word | distress |
| full-definition | noun Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain. Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions. Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress. Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help . He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress. The constable received a distress call, and saw two youths attacking his colleague. verb If someone or something distresses you, they cause you to be upset or worried . The idea of Toni being in danger distresses him enormously. I did not want to frighten or distress the horse. |
| inflections | distressesdistressingdistressed |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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