anguish (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
Definition
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Examples
He felt a deep anguish at the loss of his child.
Her face was a mask of anguish.
The news brought him only anguish and despair.
How to Use anguish
- anguish over (prepositional phrase)
- To feel severe mental or physical pain about a specific situation or event. — "She experienced anguish over the loss of her job."
- anguish at (prepositional phrase)
- To feel severe mental or physical pain caused by something. — "He cried out in anguish at the betrayal."
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