Anguish Definition & Meaning
anguish
- noun
- extreme mental distress
- extreme distress of body or mind
- verb
- suffer great pains or distress
- cause emotional anguish or make miserable; "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"
"Anguish" in song lyrics
See how anguish is used in real songs:
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"Just soak it in despite all this anguish"
Aceyalone — A Book of Human Language -
"I spit fatal language only to cause pain and anguish"
Army of the Pharaohs — The Ultimatum -
"But for some reason recently, it causes me anguish"
Buck 65 — Mouth Wash
Words that rhyme with anguish
Usage tips for "anguish"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "anguish" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for anguish to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does anguish mean?
- extreme mental distress extreme distress of body or mind suffer great pains or distress cause emotional anguish or make miserable; "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"
- What part of speech is anguish?
- Anguish is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does anguish have?
- Anguish has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).