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anguish
[/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/]
noun, verb
angústia
1.
Severe physical or mental pain; acute suffering
She was in anguish over the loss of her child.
Ela estava em angústia pela perda de seu filho.
2.
To cause severe suffering or distress to someone
The uncertainty began to anguish him deeply.
A incerteza começou a angustiá-lo profundamente.
3.
A state of being tormented or distressed emotionally
The anguish in his voice was unmistakable.
A angústia em sua voz era inconfundível.
Synonyms
agony
torment
distress
suffering
anguish
pain
anguish
Antonyms
comfort
relief
peace
joy
solace
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
angústia
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
angústia
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially shortened
São Paulo
angústia
Standard formal usage
Portugal
angústia
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
in anguish - em angústia
anguish of mind - tormento mental
to anguish over something - sofrer por algo
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