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▪ I. ˈanguishing, vbl. n. ? Obs. rare. [f. anguish v. + -ing1.] The action of afflicting with severe pain; affliction, torment.
1521St. Werburge Prol., O cruell deth..Thou causest wo, languor, and anguissyng. a1617Hieron Wks. II. 204 This renting of the heart, and anguishing of the bones. ▪ II. anguishing, ppl. a.|ˈæŋgwɪʃɪŋ| [f. as prec. + -ing2.] Deeply distressing or afflicting, agonizing.
c1680J. Pordage Mystic Div. (1683) 118 The Eternal Anguishing Fire-Spirit. 1761Law Comf. Weary Pilgr. (1809) 107 The anguishing terrors of thy soul. 1810Campbell Poems I. 128 Heaven's mercy relieving Each anguishing wound. |