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If only 7 percent of the 2 billion Christians in the world would care for a single orphan in distress, there would effectively be no more orphans. If everybody would be willing to simply do something to care for one of these precious treasures, I think we would be amazed by just how much we could change the world.
Steven Curtis Chapman

Meaning of "in distress" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IN DISTRESS

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IN DISTRESS

in consideration of
in course of
in danger of
in deep water
in default of
in demand
in depth
in despite of
in detail
in disgust
in due course
in Dutch
in earnest
in effect
in esse
in essence
in evidence
in excess of
in extenso
in extremis

WORDS THAT END LIKE IN DISTRESS

actress
address
de-stress
distress
enchantress
fortress
huntress
inner spring mattress
mattress
mistress
seamstress
seductress
shear stress
songstress
stress
supporting actress
temptress
tensile stress
tress
waitress
yield stress

Synonyms and antonyms of in distress in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «in distress» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IN DISTRESS

Find out the translation of in distress to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of in distress from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «in distress» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

遇险
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en apuros
570 millions of speakers

English

in distress
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संकट में
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

في محنة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

в бедственном положении
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em perigo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মর্মপীড়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en détresse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dalam kesusahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

in Not
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

苦しんでいる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조난
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing kesusahan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nổi sầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வருத்தத்தில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

संकटात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tehlikede
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in difficoltà
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w niebezpieczeństwie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в тяжкому становищі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în primejdie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

που βρίσκονται σε κίνδυνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

in nood
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

i nöd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

i nød
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of in distress

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IN DISTRESS»

The term «in distress» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.441 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IN DISTRESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «in distress» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «in distress» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about in distress

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10 QUOTES WITH «IN DISTRESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word in distress.
1
Donna Brazile
Jesus was a community organizer, Pontius Pilate was a governor. And perhaps they should understand the role of a community organizer is to help people in distress.
2
Robert Burns
Affliction's sons are brothers in distress; A brother to relieve, how exquisite the bliss!
3
Duane Chapman
When I was a child I liked watching shows about bounty hunters and Canadian Mounties. I liked the 'Lone Ranger,' I liked shows where the guy saved the girl from the villain. I just liked those kinds of things and I wanted to be a guy like that, you know, that would save the damsel in distress.
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Steven Curtis Chapman
If only 7 percent of the 2 billion Christians in the world would care for a single orphan in distress, there would effectively be no more orphans. If everybody would be willing to simply do something to care for one of these precious treasures, I think we would be amazed by just how much we could change the world.
5
Princess Diana
Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life - a kind of destiny. Whoever is in distress can call on me. I will come running wherever they are.
6
George Grey
Spanish alone was understood or spoken here; our friend, the countryman, stuck to us most nobly, he understood us not a bit better than the rest but saw that we were in distress and would not desert us.
7
Florentijn Hofman
I think places that need the rubber duck the most are the ones in distress.
8
Scarlett Johansson
I don't do damsel in distress very well. It's hard for me to play a victim.
9
Ian Mcewan
I want to live in a place where strangers rush to help someone in distress.
10
Brad Meltzer
Remember that you are not a damsel in distress, waiting for some prince to rescue you. Forget that prince. With your brain and your resourcefulness, you can rescue yourself.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IN DISTRESS»

Discover the use of in distress in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to in distress and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Damsel in Distress
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P. G. Wodehouse, 2008
2
Damsels in Distress: Biblical Solutions for Problems Women Face
Covering issues from gossip and slander to PMS and legalism, Martha Peace, best-selling author of The Excellent Wife, offers biblical insight on problems women face.
Martha Peace, 2006
3
Damsels Not in Distress: The True Story of Women in Medieval ...
Explores the roles played by women of various classes in medieval society, in the nobility, in the church, and in daily life and work.
Andrea Hopkins, 2004
4
Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls
A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, with the main character of each being a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman.
‎2000
5
Corporate Recovery: Managing Companies in Distress
An insightful book filled with practical advice on what to do with a corporation that is about to fail unless corrective action is taken.
Stuart St. P. Slatter, David Lovett, 1999
6
Places of Refuge for Ships in Distress: Problems and Methods ...
By examining the problem of places of refuge for ships in distress and proposed solutions under international, national and regional law, Places of Refuge for Ships in Distress by Anthony Morrison highlights the need for further solutions ...
Anthony Morrison, 2012
7
Feeling Global: Internationalism in Distress
At the turn of the century, a spate of sensational trials kept French and English readers spellbound and ignited bitter tugs of war over marriage and divorce laws, women's rights, temperance, gay prostitution, and lesbian literature.
Bruce Robbins, 1999
8
Bought: Damsel in Distress
Billionaire's bid.
Lucy King, 2010
9
Empowerment Practice with Families in Distress
This book integrates time-honored approaches with today's more modest goals, mindful of what empowerment can and cannot do.
Judith Bula Wise, 2013
10
Damsel in Distress
It’s Spring 1923 and love is in bloom as the Honourable Phillip Petrie finds himself totally smitten with Miss Gloria Arbuckle, daughter of an American millionaire.
Carola Dunn, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IN DISTRESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term in distress is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kevin Feige Says Marvel Movies Have "Gone For The Powerfu | The …
Kevin Feige Says Marvel Movies Have "Gone For The Powerful Woman Versus The Damsel In Distress". Photo of Kevin Jagernauth By Kevin ... «Indie Wire, Jul 15»
2
Dogs in Distress: Summer Heat Endangers Pets in Cars
If the dog is in there and is in distress, we'll take whatever steps we have to, but most of the time it's resolved pretty easily." According to Fishel ... «State College News, Jul 15»
3
Helping drivers in distress is what's it's all about for ex-Mayor Robert …
Robert Mandic loves giving back to his hometown of Huntington Beach, through his 76-year-old business and a stint in city government. «Huntington Beach Independent, Jul 15»
4
Helpline to aid farmers in distress soon
The district administration will set up a helpline to help farmers in distress, said Deputy Commissioner P. Rajendra Cholan. Speaking to ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
5
Cynthia Loring MacBain: Upside down flags are a signal of distress …
We need to see it as a reminder that all Americans must get involved to deal with issues that keep us in distress: an environment that continues ... «GazetteNET, Jul 15»
6
Pacific Rubiales, Back in Distress, Still Has Time on Its Side
The Colombian driller battered by crude's plunge and the loss of its biggest oil field saw its future become bleaker last week when its widely ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
7
Psychiatry in distress: How far has South Africa progressed in …
Psychiatry in distress: How far has South Africa progressed in supporting mental health? Marelise van der Merwe. MareliseBW. Marelise van ... «Daily Maverick, Jul 15»
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GOP's incessant attacks are turning Hillary Clinton into a damsel in
She might not be a damsel in distress, but her enemies are making her into one. Richard Cohen writes a weekly political column for The ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
9
Boat reportedly in distress on Delaware River in Kingwood
KINGWOOD — Rescue crews were responding early this evening to a call about a boat in distress on the Delaware River, according to ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
10
Local Coast Guard Auxiliary 'always ready' to help boaters in distress
Frank Keslof and District Commodore Ronald Booth at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Station at Plum Island Point. Posted: Monday, July 13, 2015 ... «The Daily News of Newburyport, Jul 15»

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