straiten vs distress

straiten is not a noun while distress is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
straiten	No	No	Yes	No
distress	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, straiten and distress are synonyms defined as:

straiten and distress: bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

straiten (noun)	distress (noun)
	the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
	psychological suffering
	extreme physical pain
	a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)

straiten (verb)	distress (verb)
squeeze together	cause mental pain to
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship	bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship