Definition of Distress

physical or mental anguish

Examples of Distress in a sentence

The anxiety attack left me in a bit of distress.  🔊

When the boat caught on fire, the captain issued a distress call.  🔊

Janice cannot stop crying because she is experiencing emotional distress.  🔊

Because the dog is in distress, it needs to be cared for by a veterinarian.  🔊

Geri’s mental distress was so intense it gave her a migraine headache.  🔊

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