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intense distress
[ɪnˈtɛns dɪˈstrɛs]
noun phrase
angústia intensa
1.
extreme emotional or physical suffering; severe anguish or agony
The family experienced intense distress upon hearing the tragic news.
A família experimentou angústia intensa ao ouvir a notícia trágica.
2.
a state of acute psychological or emotional pain
She was in intense distress after the accident.
Ela estava em angústia intensa após o acidente.
Synonyms
acute anguish
severe suffering
deep agony
profound anxiety
extreme torment
great distress
Antonyms
peace
calm
tranquility
contentment
serenity
comfort
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
angústia intensa
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sofrimento intenso
alternative common usage
São Paulo
agonia intensa
less frequent but understood
Portugal
agonia intensa
European Portuguese preference; angústia also acceptable
Related Idioms & Phrases
in distress
a cry of distress
signal of distress
state of distress
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