Distress

Synonyms of distress

• pain
• suffering
• anguish

Antonyms of distress

• comfort
• relief
• contentment

Collocations of distress

emotional distress

Frequency: 80 %

The news of her illness caused him great emotional distress.

financial distress

Frequency: 70 %

The company faced financial distress due to poor management.

mental distress

Frequency: 60 %

The constant pressure at work led to mental distress for many employees.

distress call

Frequency: 50 %

The hiker made a distress call when he got lost in the mountains.

distress signal

Frequency: 45 %

The ship sent out a distress signal when it encountered rough seas.

Idiomatic Expressions for distress

• Phrase: distress sale
  Meaning: a sale made under urgent or unfavorable circumstances, often at a lower price
  Usage: The company had to have a distress sale to raise money quickly to avoid bankruptcy.