anguish (Meaning)

Wordnet

anguish (n)

extreme mental distress

extreme distress of body or mind

Wordnet

anguish (v)

suffer great pains or distress

cause emotional anguish or make miserable

Webster

anguish (n.)

Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

Webster

anguish (v. t.)

To distress with extreme pain or grief.

FAQs About the word anguish

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consolation, relief, alleviation,comfort, consolation, peace, comfort, solace, alleviation, ease

The sudden news of her friend's accident filled her with anguish, leaving her heart heavy with worry.

In the depths of despair, he clutched his chest in anguish, overwhelmed by the weight of his grief.

The parents experienced profound anguish as they searched for their lost child in the crowded mall.

His face contorted with anguish as he received the heartbreaking diagnosis from the doctor.