Main entry: distraint, distress
Definition: the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
Usage: Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien
Main entry: hurt, distress, suffering
Definition: psychological suffering
Usage: the death of his wife caused him great distress
Main entry: distress
Definition: extreme physical pain
Usage: the patient appeared to be in distress
Main entry: distress
Definition: a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
Usage: a ship in distress; she was the classic maiden in distress
Main entry: distress
Definition: cause mental pain to
Usage: The news of her child's illness distressed the mother
Main entry: straiten, distress
Definition: bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship