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anguish

The word “anguish” has 2 syllables: an-guish

It's pronounced as /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for anguish?

In the thesaurus, “anguish” has 169 synonyms and 79 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for anguish along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for anguish

Antonyms for anguish

Meanings of anguish

  • noun
    1. Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
  • verb
    1. To suffer pain.
    2. To cause to suffer pain.

Example Sentences

  • She screamed in anguish when she heard the tragic news.
  • The family endured years of anguish after the accident.
  • His anguish was evident in the way he avoided talking to anyone.
  • The novel captures the anguish of losing a loved one.
  • Witnessing the devastation caused him great anguish.

On this page you'll find 248 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to anguish, such as: abet, ache, afflict, affliction, aggravate, agitate, agonize.

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