Distress
Distress noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.
Dreadfulness and distress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dreadfulness" instead a noun "Distress".
Dreadfulness
Dreadfulness noun - The quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay.
Distress and dreadfulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distress" instead a noun "Dreadfulness".
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