† ˈanguishmentObs.rare. [a. OFr.angoissement, f.angoissier: see anguish v. and -ment.] Torment, torturing; severe suffering. 1592W. Wyrley Armorie 129 When we are with anguishment distrest.1655H. Vaughan Silex Scint. i. (1858) 33 His Agonie And moving anguishments.