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anguish
noun
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Divide anguish into syllables:

an · guish

How to pronounce anguish:

Definition of anguish:

anguish (noun):
great mental pain
extreme mental distress.
extreme pain, distress, or anxiety

Synonyms for anguish:

throehurtheartachetorturesadnesspainsorrowtribulationmiserysuffering
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Antonyms for anguish:

heavenexaltationamusementfestivityecstasyjoysuccessexcitementpeacepeacefulness
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