word
Anguish
A-nggwihsh
/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
anguish
Dictionary meaning
Extreme mental distress.
Examples
- They anguished me my whole life.
- I anguished at the decision.
Synonyms: torment
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