DISTRESS — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

distress

The seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim. Приклади
  • Originally distress was a landloard's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien.
Psychological suffering. Приклади
  • The death of his wife caused him great distress.
Extreme physical pain. Приклади
  • The patient appeared to be in distress.
A state of adversity (danger or affliction or need). Приклади
  • A ship in distress.
  • She was the classic maiden in distress.
Cause mental pain to. Приклади
  • The news of her child's illness distressed the mother.
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