distressed

/dɪˈstɹɛst/adj

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Anxious or uneasy.

Damaged.

Offered for sale after foreclosure.

Faded or abused in order to appear old, or antique.

Experiencing financial or operational distress, default, or bankruptcy.

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agonised/agonized distraught heartsore pained tormented tortured unglued

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

dab dac dad dae dah dai dak dal dam dan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

rad bred darn darr drag rado ride rids rude ruud

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