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distress

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Phân từ 2: distressedV-ing: distressing

This word carries a heavy emotional weight, suggesting a state of being overwhelmed or crushed by pressure. It is more intense than sadness or worry, often implying a desperate need for relief or rescue. In a legal or maritime context, it refers to a critical emergency where immediate help is required to prevent disaster. In the world of fashion and furniture, the term shifts toward a deliberate aesthetic. Here, it describes the intentional creation of wear and tear to simulate history and authenticity, turning a negative state of decay into a positive stylistic choice.

Uncountable when referring to the general feeling of suffering or anxiety. Countable when referring to a specific instance of emergency or a legal claim for damages.

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Danh từ

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

"The news caused her great distress."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

To cause someone to feel severe anxiety or pain

"The loud noise distressed the dog."

Nội động từ

To be in a state of extreme anxiety or pain

"She was visibly distressed by the argument."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To wear out or make something look aged and weathered

"The designer distressed the denim jeans for a vintage look."

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