anguish

nounfeminine/ɐ̃.ˈɡuʃ.tjɐ/medium

an·gus·ti·a

Definition

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

She cried out in anguish when she heard the news.

The patient was in visible anguish.

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Common collocations

cry of anguishfeel anguishmental anguishdeep anguish

Do latim 'angustia' (aperto, estreiteza, aflição).