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ANGUISH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Anguish.

How to pronounce anguish:

US

Anguish - as a noun

Extreme mental distress

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tormenttorture

Extreme distress of body or mind

Anguish - as a verb

Suffer great pains or distress

Cause emotional anguish or make miserable

Example: "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurtpain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discomfitdiscomposedisconcertuntuneupset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She couldn't bear the anguish of losing her best friend."
"The parents were filled with anguish when they couldn't find their missing child."
"He was in constant anguish over his financial situation."
"The anguish in her voice was evident as she described the accident."
"His face twisted in anguish as he received the devastating news."
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Word Game Points

Is ANGUISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anguish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANGUISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ANGUISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anguish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANGUISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ANGUISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anguish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANGUISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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