What does mental anguish mean?

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men·tal an·guish

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mental anguishnoun

    sustained dull painful emotion

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  1. mental anguish

    Mental anguish refers to severe emotional or psychological distress that a person experiences. It can be the result of traumatic experiences, psychological disorders, or significant life events. The symptoms might include feelings of fear, anxiety, grief, depression, or extreme sadness. In a legal context, mental anguish is often associated with severe suffering that affects a person's ability to perform daily activities, and might be considered for compensation in personal injury cases.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mental anguish in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mental anguish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of mental anguish in a Sentence

  1. The Commission:

    The misuse of mobile location and health information -- including reproductive health data -- exposes consumers to significant harm, the exposure of health information and medical conditions, especially data related to sexual activity or reproductive health, may subject people to discrimination, stigma, mental anguish, or other serious harms.

  2. Nathan Louis Campbell:

    I was responsible for a terrible incident that has caused lasting physical pain and mental anguish for several people, this was not an intentional act. It was a horrible accident due to a combined set of circumstances including my own bad judgment, confusion, panic and fear.

  3. Rachel Joy Barehl Beth:

    I was in mental anguish, it felt very inhumane for both our baby and for my wife.

  4. The FBI:

    Mr. Cox thought he could hide behind the anonymity of the internet to terrorize his young victims, causing them untold mental anguish, but this sentence is a clear message that those who engage in sextortion will be held accountable for their heinous actions.

  5. Lawrence Levy:

    In a culture that's more affluent than ever imaginable in human existence, why is there so much mental anguish ? Why aren't we just filled with joy and contentment ?


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