1. • noun - psychological suffering
   • noun - a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
   • noun - extreme physical pain
   • noun - the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
   • verb - bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
   • verb - cause mental pain to
2. • To cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to.
   • To hold the property of (a person) against the payment of debts.
   • To mar or otherwise treat (an object or a fabric, for example) to give the appearance of an antique or of heavy prior use: “There are the fakes—new rugs which have been intentionally distressed for an older look” (Hatfield MA Valley Advocate).
   • To constrain or overcome by harassment.
   • Anxiety or mental suffering.
   • Severe strain resulting from exhaustion or an accident.
   • Acute physical discomfort.
   • Physical deterioration, as of a highway, caused by hard use over time: pavement distress.
   • The condition of being in need of immediate assistance: a motorist in distress.
   • Law.
   • The act of distraining or seizing to compel payment.
   • Often used to modify another noun: distress merchandise; a distress sale.
3. • v - to cause anxiety or suffering to

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