Restrained in response to distress Crossword Clue

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Restrained in response to distress Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
(noun)
1. someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions
2. a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

RESTRAINED (adjective)
1. prudent
2. marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
DISTRESS (noun)
1. psychological suffering
2. the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
DISTRESS (verb)
1. bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
2. cause mental pain to

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