
Anguish
Emotional Intensity
Used to describe extreme emotional pain often from personal loss or failure.

His anguish was palpable when he spoke of his divorce.
Physical Pain
Can refer to intense physical suffering, not just emotional.

She felt a sharp anguish in her side during the marathon.
Use Sparingly
A strong word, so use it only for serious and profound situations.

The novel described the anguish of war survivors.
Compare with
AfflictionAgonyDistressHeartacheMiseryPainSorrowSufferTormentWoe
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