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n psychological suffering n a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) n extreme physical pain n the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim v bring into diff…

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  1. n psychological suffering n a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) n extreme physical pain n the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim v bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship v cause mental pain to