DISTRESSES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Distresses.
Distresses - as a noun
Psychological suffering
Example: "The death of his wife caused him great distress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurtsufferingHypernyms (Closely Related)
painpainfulnessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
Example: "A ship in distress"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adversityhard knockshardshipHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Extreme physical pain
Example: "The patient appeared to be in distress"
The seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distraintExample Sentences
"The loud music distresses my baby and makes him cry."
"The constant noise from the construction site distresses the residents of the neighborhood."
"He distresses his friends by constantly canceling plans at the last minute."
"The loss of her job greatly distresses her."
"The sight of the injured animal distresses me deeply."
Word Game Points
Is DISTRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distresses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTRESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DISTRESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distresses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DISTRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distresses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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