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
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
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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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.
Source: Black Comedy Burst - 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.
Source: Stay with Me Until I Die -
Godzilla Threshold: Celestia is so desperate for peace that she asks Discord for advice (this after his HeelFace 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.
Source: Fanfic / Death Note Equestria
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