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anguish in Dutch

anguish in Dutch is doodsangst, lijden, agonie — anguish means severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.

anguish in Dutch

doodsangst
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
lijden
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
agonie
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
doodsstrijd
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
martelgang
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
lijden
verb
(intransitive) To suffer pain.
martelen
verb
(transitive) To cause to suffer pain.

What does "anguish" mean?

  1. noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
    "The family was in anguish after hearing the news."
  2. verb To suffer or cause severe mental distress.
    "He anguished over the decision for weeks before choosing."
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anguish in a sentence

  • The family was in anguish after hearing the news.
  • She wrote about her anguish following the divorce.
  • He anguished over the decision for weeks before choosing.

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What is "anguish" in Dutch?

"anguish" in Dutch is doodsangst, lijden, agonie. anguish means: Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.

How do you use "anguish" in a sentence?

Example: "The family was in anguish after hearing the news." In Dutch, "anguish" is doodsangst, lijden, agonie.

Are there other ways to say "anguish" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "anguish": doodsangst, lijden, agonie, doodsstrijd, martelgang, martelen.

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