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anguish

/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
verb
  1. To cause someone to suffer extreme physical or mental pain.
    • Her harsh words anguished her younger brother deeply.
    • The thought of losing the family home anguished the parents.
    • The memory of the accident still anguishes him years later.
noun
  1. Extreme physical or mental pain or suffering.
    • The community shared in the anguish of the disaster victims.
    • The patient's face showed the anguish of a long illness.
    • She felt deep anguish after losing her best friend.
Synonyms
agonytormentsufferingpaindistress
Antonyms
joycomfort
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