WordValenoun
anguish
severe mental or physical pain
In more detail
1. (noun) severe physical or mental pain and suffering
2. (verb) to suffer severe pain or distress
Examples
- 1. The family felt deep anguish when they heard the tragic news.
- 2. She anguished over the difficult decision for weeks.
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