distress

• Nom désignant une grande détresse, tristesse ou douleur, ainsi qu'un état de souffrance physique ou morale.

A noun referring to extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain, or a state of physical or mental suffering.

indénombrable

1. Extreme anxiety or sufferingB2formal

   A state of great pain, sorrow, or mental suffering.

   Détresse

   • The news of the accident caused her great distress.
   • He was in obvious distress after losing his job.
   • The family's financial distress was evident.

   Synonymesagonyanguishdesolationgriefmiserypainsufferingtormentwoe

   Antonymescalmcomfortconsolationcontentmenteasejoypeacereliefserenitysolace

2. B2formal

   A situation of serious danger or difficulty requiring immediate help.

   détresse

   • The ship sent out a distress signal.
   • The hikers were in distress after getting lost in the mountains.
   • The government declared a state of distress after the earthquake.

   Synonymescrisisdangerdifficultyemergencyjeopardyperilplightpredicamenttrouble

   Antonymescomforteasesafetysecurity

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de causer à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose de l'anxiété, de la tristesse ou de la douleur ; faire souffrir moralement.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone or something to feel anxiety, sorrow, or pain; to cause distress.

1. Cause anxiety or sufferingB2formal

   To cause someone to feel extremely upset, worried, or in pain.

   causer de la détresse

   • The news of the accident distressed her deeply.
   • It distresses me to see animals being mistreated.
   • He was distressed by the constant criticism.

   Synonymesafflictagitategrieveharrowpaintormenttroubleupsetvexworry

   Antonymescalmcomfortconsolereassuresoothe

2. Cause physical pain or hardshipB2formal

   To cause physical discomfort, pain, or difficulty.

   causer une douleur physique

   • The long walk distressed his injured leg.
   • The extreme cold distressed the hikers.
   • The tight shoes distressed her feet.

   Synonymesafflictailhurtpaintormenttorturetrouble

   Antonymescomfortrelievesoothe