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distress in Dutch

distress in Dutch is druk, stress, benauwen — distress means serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.

distress in Dutch

druk
noun
A cause of such discomfort.
stress
noun
A cause of such discomfort.
benauwen
verb
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
druk
verb
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
onder
verb
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
zetten
verb
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.

What does "distress" mean?

  1. noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
    "The medics rushed to treat the patient in respiratory distress."
  2. verb To cause someone anxiety, pain, or worry.
    "The graphic footage distressed many viewers."
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distress in a sentence

  • The medics rushed to treat the patient in respiratory distress.
  • Her voice was full of distress on the phone.
  • The graphic footage distressed many viewers.

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What is "distress" in Dutch?

"distress" in Dutch is druk, stress, benauwen. distress means: Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.

How do you use "distress" in a sentence?

Example: "The medics rushed to treat the patient in respiratory distress." In Dutch, "distress" is druk, stress, benauwen.

Are there other ways to say "distress" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "distress": druk, stress, benauwen, onder, zetten.

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