distressers
Those causing anguish
Distressers are people or things that cause distress—worry, anxiety, or suffering.
In a specialized sense, distressers are workers or techniques that artificially age materials to give them a worn, weathered appearance: The distressers gave the new jeans a vintage look.
Furniture distressers use chains, hammers, and chemicals to make pieces look antique.
Troubled mental state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
tension · unease · angst · dread · panic · stress · agitation · trepidation
Severe lack of resources
- debtMoney owed another
- inflationSustained price level increase
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- scarcityInsufficiency of something needed
deprivation · austerity · hardship · foreclosure · insolvency · bills · expenses · repossession
Opposition between parties
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- isolationComplete separation from others
ostracism · criticism · gossip · ridicule · pressure · expectations · demands · deadlines
Bodily or emotional distress
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- illnessState of poor health
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
hunger · thirst · cold · heat · discomfort · soreness · cramp · fatigue
Decisive dangerous moment
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
- accidentUnintended harmful event
tragedy · loss · death · divorce · unemployment · bankruptcy · eviction · foreclosure
worry
Troubled mental state
- fearEmotional response to threat
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
apprehension · tension · unease · angst · dread · panic · stress · agitation · trepidation · anguish
poverty
Severe lack of resources
scarcity · deprivation · austerity · hardship · foreclosure · insolvency · bills · expenses · repossession · garnishment
conflict
Opposition between parties
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
isolation · ostracism · criticism · gossip · ridicule · pressure · expectations · demands · deadlines · workload
pain
Bodily or emotional distress
exhaustion · hunger · thirst · cold · heat · discomfort · soreness · cramp · fatigue · disability
crisis
Decisive dangerous moment
- emergencySerious sudden danger
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
accident · tragedy · loss · death · divorce · unemployment · bankruptcy · eviction · foreclosure · layoff
noise
Unwanted auditory disturbance
clutter · weather · floods · fires · storms · earthquakes · heatwaves · droughts · overcrowding · allergens
distresserscomforters
Padded bed coverings
soothers · relievers · consolers · reassurers · calmers
distresserscomforters
Padded bed coverings
healers · helpers · supporters · nurturers · caregivers
distresserscomforters
Padded bed coverings
soothers · consolers · peacemakers · relaxants · sedatives
- distressed jeansPants made to appear worn
- distressed denimFabric aged on purpose
- distressed woodLumber treated to appear aged
- distressed look
- distressed fabricTextile treated to appear aged
- distressed saleTransaction driven by desperation