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Term

anguish n

Anguish means severe mental or physical suffering. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of anguish

  • severe mental or physical suffering

Usage examples of anguish

Parents waited in anguish outside the operating room.

She felt anguish when she learned that her dog was missing.

The injury caused physical anguish with every step.

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