Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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adversity | Yes | No | No | No |
distress | Yes | No | Yes | No |
adversity (noun) | distress (noun) |
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a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event | the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim |
a state of misfortune or affliction | psychological suffering |
extreme physical pain | |
a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) |
adversity (verb) | distress (verb) |
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cause mental pain to | |
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship |