Anguish and Peace

Anguish

Anguish noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.
Usage example: as a new teacher, she was in real anguish over the decision to report the cheating

Peace is an antonym for anguish.

Nearby Words: anguished, anguishing

Peace

Peace noun - Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions.
Usage example: a light, humorous novel that is good for putting my mind at peace right before I go to sleep

Anguish is an antonym for peace.

How words are described

human human anguish human peace
pure pure anguish pure peace
brief brief anguish brief peace
utter utter anguish utter peace
Other adjectives: genuine, great, inner, internal, mental, possible, eternal, resulting.

Both words in one sentence

  • Black Comedy Burst After Peridot tried to give Lapis a pool as a peace offering in "Barn Mates", Lapis explains to her the anguish of being trapped underwater in a creepy serious monotone.
  • The moment of peace just before she died left a smile on her face, which, ironically enough, causes more anguish for her family and friends when they find out about the smile and what happened to her.
  • Fanfic / Death Note Equestria Godzilla Threshold: Celestia is so desperate for peace that she asks Discord for advice (this after his Heel–Face Turn in Keep Calm and Flutter On, but still...) Grey and Gray Morality: A source of endless anguish for all the idealistic characters, particularly Celestia and Colgate.
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