Anguish meaning

What does “anguish” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“anguish” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: extreme mental distress.

anguish

noun

extreme mental distress
Synonymstorment torture
extreme distress of body or mind

verb

suffer great pains or distress
cause emotional anguish or make miserable
“It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school”
Synonymspain hurt

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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