anguish
Translation
anguish, agony, torment
Examples
She was in anguish over her son's illness.
She was in anguish over her son's illness.
He cried out in anguish.
He cried out in anguish.
Grammar Patterns
in anguish in a state of severe pain or distress He cried out in anguish.
anguish ((over/at sth.)) severe pain or distress about something She felt anguish over her loss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agony, torment, suffering; Antonyms: joy, happiness, comfort
Etymology
From Latin 'angustia' meaning 'narrowness, distress', from 'angustus' (narrow). The idea is of being 'squeezed' by pain.
Memory Tips
Think of being squeezed by an ANaconda, causing ANGUISH. It's a severe mental or physical pain.