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anguish Synonyms

Another word for anguish

Choosing another word for anguish depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Severe mental or physical pain, distress, or suffering.

Usage Example

"The parents experienced unbearable agony while waiting for news of their missing child."

Strongest
agony
torment
distress
Strong
misery
heartache
grief
heartbreak
sorrow
woe
pain

• verb (Context 2)

To suffer or cause someone to suffer intense mental or physical pain or distress.

Usage Example

"She anguished over the difficult ethical decision for weeks before submitting her resignation."

Strongest
agonize
torment
Strong
grieve
suffer
distress
sorrow
brood
Weak
fret

Opposites of anguish

The opposite of anguish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bliss
comfort
joy
ecstasy
soothe
happiness
console
rejoice
See all opposites of anguish

• Nearby Words

angst
angsty
anguid
anguish
anguished
angular
angularity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Anguish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/anguish
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