A state of danger or necessity; as, a ship in distress, from leaking, loss of spars, want of provisions or water, etc
Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain. Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions
Extreme pain or suffering; anguish of body or mind; as, to suffer distress from the gout, or from the loss of friends
If someone or something distresses you, they cause you to be upset or worried. The idea of Toni being in danger distresses him enormously. to make someone feel very upset
1 The act or process by which a person, without prior court approval, seizes the personal property of another in satisfaction of a claim, as a pledge for performance of a duty, or in reparation of an injury