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Vocabulary Entry
anguished
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Experiencing or showing intense pain, suffering, or distress.
Example Sentences
"She had an anguished look on her face after hearing the bad news."
"His anguished cries for help echoed in the empty room."
"The letter detailed her anguished feelings about the separation."
V
verb
To cause someone to feel very worried or upset.
Example Sentences
"The ongoing conflict within the family has anguished him deeply."
"She was anguished by the thought of losing her best friend."
"The news of the disaster anguished the entire community."