Anguish
/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) Severe mental or physical suffering or distress.
The plaintiff claimed emotional anguish as a result of the defendant's actions.
Forms
- anguishes
- anguishing
- anguished
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'anguish' often refers specifically to mental or emotional suffering distinct from physical pain.
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