Distress
Distress noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.
Despondence and distress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Despondence" instead a noun "Distress".
Despondence
Despondence noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: her slumping posture betrayed a growing despondence
Distress and despondence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distress" instead a noun "Despondence".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sadness and distress
- sadness and despondence
- trouble and distress
- trouble and despondence
- worry and distress
- worry and despondence
- affliction and distress
- affliction and despondence
- suffering and distress
- suffering and despondence
- malaise and distress
- malaise and despondence
- dejection and distress
- dejection and despondence
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