distress

nounfeminineformal/ɐ.fli.ˈsɐ̃w̃/low

a·fli·ção

Definition

A state of great moral suffering or anguish; deep sorrow of the soul.

The news of her son's illness filled her with distress.

His face showed moving distress.

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Common collocations

deep distresscause distressmoment of distresscry of distress

Do latim 'afflictio, -onis'.