to distress
Third Person
distresses
Present Participle
distressing
Past Tense
distressed
Past Participle
distressed
1
to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil
transitive
- The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.
- The unexpected medical expenses distressed the family, causing them to worry about their finances.
- The economic downturn distressed many businesses, leading to layoffs and closures.
- The failure of the business venture distressed the entrepreneur, who had invested all his savings.
- The steep increase in rent distressed the tenants, who struggled to afford basic necessities.
Synonyms:
2
to make someone feel worried, sad, or hurt
transitive
- The news of the accident distressed her deeply.
- The loud arguments in the house distressed the children.
- The illness of her pet distressed her more than she expected.
- The situation at work began to distress him as the deadline approached.
- Seeing the damage to her car distressed her a lot.