anguish
/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
Meaning
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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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