Anguish
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Anguish [ang-gwish]

NOUN, VERB

Noun

  • Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Verb

  • Be extremely distressed about something.
Example

“I could hardly resist and had to shut my eyes in anguish.”

“His anguish was evident in his eyes.”

Synonyms

Agony, Pain, Torment, Heartbreak, Torture, Suffering, Distress, Angst

Antonyms

Delight, Happiness, Contentment, Comfort, Pleasure, Satisfaction, Cheerfulness, Content