distresses
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Is distresses a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of distresses?
Definition
noun (English)
1. psychological sufferingExamples: "the death of his wife caused him great distress"Synonyms: distress, hurt, suffering
2. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)Examples: "a ship in distress"; "she was the classic maiden in distress"Synonyms: distress
3. extreme physical painExamples: "the patient appeared to be in distress"Synonyms: distress
4. the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claimExamples: "Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien"Synonyms: distraint, distress
verb (English)
1. bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardshipSynonyms: distress, straiten
2. cause mental pain toExamples: "The news of her child's illness distressed the mother"Synonyms: distress
Definition source: Wiktionary