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Distress (Verb)

Bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The company's mismanagement of funds will distress many of its investors and cause them significant financial losses.
The tariffs imposed by the government on imported goods have started to distress small businesses that rely heavily on these goods.
Economic sanctions have been imposed on the country, which will distress its population and cause widespread shortages of essential supplies.
The failing economy is expected to distress a large number of people who will struggle to make ends meet as prices continue to rise.
Environmental disasters such as hurricanes or droughts can distress local communities and make it difficult for them to recover.

Cause mental pain to; "The news of her child's illness distressed the mother".

Verbs of feeling.

The abuse she suffered as a child continued to distress her well into adulthood.
The thought of losing her beloved pet distressed her so much that she couldn't sleep.
The separation from her family distressed her greatly during her first few months abroad.
The tragic event distressed the entire community, with many residents seeking counseling.
Watching her best friend go through a rough breakup distressed her and made her feel helpless.