Meaning & use
anguish
Severe mental or physical suffering caused by grief, pain, or worry.
See it in a sentence
She felt a wave of anguish when she heard the news of the accident.
His face showed the anguish of a father waiting outside the hospital room.
A note on using this word
Anguish is usually intense and often visible, unlike milder words such as 'worry.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To suffer or cause someone to suffer severe mental or physical pain.
She anguished over the decision for weeks before finally choosing to leave.
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