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distress 1. mental pain; anguish 2. physical or financial trouble 3. in distress (of a ship, aircraft, etc.) in dire need of help 4. Law a. the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of or in satisfaction of a debt, claim, etc.; distraint b. the property thus seized c. US (as modifier): distress merchandise How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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