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anguish

/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

🇺🇸 US

/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

    Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “anguish” when they mean: extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress..”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “anguish” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “anguish” in professional communication.”

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