distress#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 26
def a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
examples a ship in distress
she was the classic maiden in distress
Outgoing links
Hypernym adversity, hardship, hard knocks
Hyponym anguish; pressure; throe
Incoming links
Hypernym anguish; pressure; throe
Hyponym adversity, hardship, hard knocks

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