distress
nounDivide distress into syllables:
dis · tress
How to pronounce distress:
Definition of distress:
- distress (noun):
- psychological suffering.
Synonyms for distress:
hurttroubletorturesadnessdangerpainsorrowtribulationmiseryrackShow 13 more
Antonyms for distress:
peaceoptimismsuccorreassurancepleasureunderstandingreliefaidsolacebenefitShow 4 more
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