Causing or experiencing extreme suffering; the present participle of anguish, meaning currently suffering or creating suffering.
From 'anguish' plus '-ing,' the present participle suffix showing an ongoing action or current state. This allows the word to function as both verb form and active adjective.
The '-ing' form is special because it captures the *process* of suffering—'anguishing' suggests the suffering is happening right now, making it feel more immediate and present than the past-tense 'anguished.'
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