anguish

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of great sadness, especially deep grief

  - "Her anguish was palpable as she mourned the loss of her loved one."
  - "The patient's anguish was only alleviated by the painkillers."

• Noun

  A state of severe mental or emotional distress

  - "The survivor's anguish after the accident lasted for years."
  - "The anguish of the refugees in the camp was heart-wrenching."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

agony , calvary , cross , pang , torment , torture

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anguish
perish , disperse , terrace , terrify , terrase

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Variants

List of all variants of anguish that leads to same result
anguish , anguishes , anguished , anguishing

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French angoisse, from angoisir ‘to torment, distress’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'anguish' comes from the Old French word 'anguisse,' which means 'to torment or distress.'

2. Anguish is often used interchangeably with the word 'agony,' but the two words have slightly different meanings. 'Agony' refers to intense physical pain, while 'anguish' refers to intense emotional pain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grief: A feeling of deep sadness, typically following a loss, such as the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship.

2. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy.

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Culture

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Anguish has been a common theme in literature, art, and music, often used to depict intense emotions and suffering. In literature, anguish is often portrayed in works such as Dante's Inferno and Shakespeare's Hamlet. In art, anguish is often depicted in paintings and sculptures, such as Edvard Munch's The Scream. In music, anguish is a common theme in various genres, from classical music to heavy metal.

How to Memorize "anguish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a sad expression, tears streaming down their face, and a heavy burden on their shoulders. Visualize the feeling of heaviness in your chest and the overwhelming sadness that consumes you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anguish' with words such as 'sadness,' 'grief,' and 'distress.' Also, associate it with intense emotions and suffering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Anguish is a heavy burden in the chest' to help remember the definition of the word.

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