What is the meaning of anguish?

noun

  • Extreme mental distress.
  • Extreme distress of body or mind.

verb

  • Suffer great pains or distress.
  • Cause emotional anguish or make miserable.
    • usage: "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"
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