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As nouns the difference between anguish and desolation

is that anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress while desolation is the act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.

As a verb anguish

is to suffer pain.

As a noun anguish is

extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

As a verb anguish is

to suffer pain.

Grieving is a related term of anguish.

As verbs the difference between grieving and anguish

is that grieving is while anguish is to suffer pain.

As nouns the difference between grieving and anguish

is that grieving is an act or instance of grieving while anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

Anguish is a related term of unhappiness.

As nouns the difference between anguish and unhappiness

is that anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress while unhappiness is the feeling of not being happy.

As a verb anguish

is to suffer pain.

Throes is a related term of anguish.

As nouns the difference between throes and anguish

is that throes is while anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

As a verb anguish is

to suffer pain.

As nouns the difference between anguish and turmoil

is that anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress while turmoil is a state of great disorder or uncertainty.

As verbs the difference between anguish and turmoil

is that anguish is to suffer pain while turmoil is to be disquieted or confused; to be in commotion.

Concern is a related term of anguish.

As nouns the difference between concern and anguish

is that concern is that which affects one's welfare or happiness while anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

As verbs the difference between concern and anguish

is that concern is (label) to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to while anguish is to suffer pain.

Anguish is a related term of despondency.

As nouns the difference between anguish and despondency

is that anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress while despondency is the loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.

As a verb anguish

is to suffer pain.

Anguish is a related term of suspense.

As nouns the difference between anguish and suspense

is that anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress while suspense is the condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.

As a verb anguish

is to suffer pain.

As an adjective suspense is

(obsolete) held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.

Care is a synonym of anguish.

As nouns the difference between care and anguish

is that care is tear, rift, crack while anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

As a verb anguish is

to suffer pain.