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anguish

[ˈæŋɡwɪʃ]

anguish Definition

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Using anguish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anguish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She cried out in anguish when she heard the news.

  • Example

    The family was in anguish waiting for news of their missing son.

  • Example

    He suffered great anguish after the death of his wife.

anguish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for anguish

Antonyms for anguish

Phrases with anguish

  • mental anguish

    emotional pain or suffering

    Example

    The victim's family is still dealing with the mental anguish caused by the crime.

  • physical pain or suffering

    Example

    The athlete had to endure physical anguish during his rehabilitation from a serious injury.

  • mental distress or suffering

    Example

    The anguish of mind he felt after the accident was overwhelming.

Origins of anguish

from Old French 'angoisse', from Latin 'angustia', meaning 'tightness'

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Summary: anguish in Brief

'Anguish' [ˈæŋɡwɪʃ] refers to severe mental or physical pain or suffering. It can be used to describe emotional or physical pain, as in 'She cried out in anguish when she heard the news.' 'Anguish' can also be used in phrases like 'mental anguish' and 'physical anguish,' which denote emotional or physical pain, respectively.

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