anguish
noun
excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain.
have been anguishing
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present perfect progressiveof anguish.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Parents say the allegations have been anguishing for the Damascus community.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2018
