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anguish
[ang-gwish]
noun
excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain.
the anguish of grief.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: , ,
verb (used with object)
to inflict with distress, suffering, or pain.
verb (used without object)
to suffer, feel, or exhibit anguish.
to anguish over the loss of a loved one.
anguish
/ ˈæŋɡɪʃ /
noun
extreme pain or misery; mental or physical torture; agony
verb
to afflict or be afflicted with anguish
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anguish1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But the intense anguish some feel at this moment has exacerbated the dilemma.
Many have camped outside the hospital- in cars or on the streets - their anguished cries echoing through the corridors.
The verdict on Friday caused anguish among their families, with some crying out in court in disbelief, ABC News reported.
His team claims he suffered “mental anguish” as a result of the interview.
On 12 May, the McCanns say they "cannot describe the anguish and despair" they are feeling.
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