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- DictionaryAn·guish/ˈaNGɡwiSH/
noun
- 1. severe mental or physical pain or suffering: "she shut her eyes in anguish"
verb
- 1. be extremely distressed about something: "he anguished over how to reply"
The meaning of ANGUISH is extreme pain, distress, or anxiety. How to use anguish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Anguish.
Synonyms for ANGUISH: distress, agony, pain, misery, discomfort, torment, torture, sorrow; Antonyms of ANGUISH: comfort, relief, solace, consolation, ease, alleviation, peace, security.
extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering: His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear. In her anguish she forgot to leave a message. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Strong feelings. afire. agonized. all-consuming. anguished. ardently. fit to burst idiom. flamingly. fulminating. grip. heart-stopping.
Anguish definition: excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain. See examples of ANGUISH used in a sentence.
extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering: His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear. In her anguish she forgot to leave a message. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Strong feelings.
The noun anguish refers to severe physical or emotional pain or distress. A trip to the dentist might cause a cavity-prone person a lot of anguish.
noun. /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/. /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/. [uncountable] (formal) severe physical or mental pain, difficulty or unhappiness. He groaned in anguish. Tears of anguish filled her eyes. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
