anguish anguish /ˈæŋgwɪʃ/

noun

1. () Extreme mental distress  ( torment , torture , anguish )
   extreme mental distress
     The mother's heart was filled with anguish when she couldn't find her lost child.
   The mother's heart was filled with anguish when she couldn't find her lost child.
   
   
2. () Extreme distress of body or mind  ( anguish )
   extreme distress of body or mind
    Her anguish was palpable after the loss of her beloved pet.
   Her anguish was palpable after the loss of her beloved pet.
   
   

verb

1. Cause emotional anguish or make miserable  ( anguish , pain , hurt )
   cause emotional anguish or make miserable
    It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school
   It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school
   
2. Suffer great pains or distress  ( anguish )
   suffer great pains or distress