Distress Definition & Meaning
distress
- noun
- psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress"
- a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need); "a ship in distress"; "she was the classic maiden in distress"
- extreme physical pain; "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; "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"
- verb
- bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
- cause mental pain to; "The news of her child's illness distressed the mother"
"Distress" in song lyrics
See how distress is used in real songs:
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"While the road to truth is long and full if distress"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"You flip the script so you can play the damsel in distress"
Blueprint — See Thru -
"With no finesse in distress"
Camp Lo — Park Joint
Words that rhyme with distress
Usage tips for "distress"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "distress" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for distress to find words that pair well.