anguishing

[US]/ˈæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈænɡwɪʃɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vcausing extreme pain or suffering
vifeeling or expressing extreme pain or suffering
adjextremely painful or distressing

Phrases & Collocations

anguishing in silence

an anguishing wait

an anguishing experience

an anguishing dilemma

Example Sentences

the news of his illness was anguishing to her.

he felt an anguishign loneliness as he walked through the empty streets.

the anguishing cries of the wounded animal filled the air.

she was anguished by the thought of leaving her family behind.

his anguishing plea for help went unanswered.

the agonizing wait for the test results was anguishing.

an anguishing silence followed his words.

the film depicted the anguishing reality of war.

he was anguished by the loss of his beloved pet.

the decision left him in an anguishing state of mind.

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