distress

dis|tress /dɪstr'es/ (distresses distressing distressed)
1 [N-UNCOUNT]
Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain.
Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.
2 [N-UNCOUNT] oft in N
Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help.
He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress.
3 [VERB] V n
If someone or something distresses you, they cause you to be upset or worried.
The idea of Toni being in danger distresses him enormously.