Distress – Mental Suffering; Hardship or Difficulty

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Pronounced as D + Stress {Listen to it here}

It comes from Latin root Distringere which means to draw into separate pieces.

Situational Uses / Sentences:

• Sadly, fetal distress still causes babies to die or develop permanent disabilities.
• Your doctor will also be able to talk to you about how to deal with any emotional distress you’ve suffered.

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