distress
nounHow many syllables in distress?
There are 2 syllables in the word distress.How to pronounce distress:
Definition of distress:
- distress (noun):
- psychological suffering.
Synonyms for distress:
affliction
agony
anguish
danger
difficulty
discomfort
distraint
excruciation
hardship
heartbreak
hurt
misery
pain
painfulness
pang
rack
sadness
self-torture
sorrow
strait(s)
suffering
torment
torture
travail
tribulation
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Antonyms for distress:
advantage
aid
benefit
comfort
consolation
easement
happiness
optimism
peace
pleasure
reassurance
relief
solace
succor
succour
understanding
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