extremity an external body part that projects from the body; "it is important to keep the extremities warm"
distress the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim; "Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien"
affliction a cause of great suffering and distress
victimization adversity resulting from being made a victim; "his victimization infuriated him"
adversity -
a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event; "a period marked by adversities"
misfortune,
bad luck unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
