Anguish and Elation

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Anguish noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.

Usage example: words can't express my anguish at losing my cat

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Elation is an antonym for anguish.

Nearby Words: anguished, anguishing

Elation noun - A state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion.

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Anguish is an antonym for elation.

Nearby Words: elated, elating

utter anguish

utter elation

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