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distress
the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
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noun
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”
noun
psychological suffering
“the death of his wife caused him great distress”
noun
extreme physical pain
“the patient appeared to be in distress”
noun
a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
“a ship in distress”
verb
cause mental pain to
“The news of her child's illness distressed the mother”
verb
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
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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
the death of his wife caused him great distress
the patient appeared to be in distress
a ship in distress
she was the classic maiden in distress
The news of her child's illness distressed the mother
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