distress

(noun) psychological suffering. Synonyms: hurt, suffering. Example: "The death of his wife caused him great distress."

(noun) a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need). Examples: "A ship in distress." "She was the classic maiden in distress."

(noun) extreme physical pain. Example: "The patient appeared to be in distress."

(noun) the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim. Synonyms: distraint. Example: "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."

(verb) bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship. Synonyms: straiten.

(verb) cause mental pain to. Example: "The news of her child's illness distressed the mother."