Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
anguish
IPA transcription: ['æŋɡwɪʃ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
anguish, torment, torture
Meaning:
extreme mental distress
Synonyms:
anguish
Meaning:
extreme distress of body or mind
Usage examples
A mighty anguish filled his bosom.
She was in an anguish of sharp and penetrating remorse
Oh, I wish they'd hurry." There was anguish in her voice.
The youth had reached an anguish where the sobs scorched him.
Her pale cheeks flushed, there was a look of anguish in her eyes.
The baby across the street uttered a howl of anguish at the sight.
With what mixed transports of joy and anguish did I again see her!
And the anguish of thy justice in being just to those that disdain thee?
After reading a few lines he frowned and his heart throbbed with anguish.
Words came from his quivering lips as if they were only drawn from him by the force of his anguish.