distress
Example Sentences
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As a consequence of her ordeal, her complaint says she suffered lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering and emotional distress.
From Los Angeles Times
He thanked the jury for their service in light of the traumatic and distressing evidence they had sat through.
From BBC
Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Rob Griffin, of Nottinghamshire Police, told the inquiry on Monday he could not imagine the distress caused to Ian's family, saying it was "awful".
From BBC
It’s a shocking and distressing turn of events, especially if your brother is still hanging onto the illusion that this person is in love with him.
From MarketWatch
A problem occurs, however, when musicians criticise the very people who are there to help fans in distress.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
