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   Ag·o·ny

   /ˈaɡənē/

   

   noun

   • 1. extreme physical or mental suffering: "he crashed to the ground in agony"
   • ▪ the final stages of a difficult or painful death: "his last agony"

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally denoting mental anguish alone): via Old French and late Latin from Greek agōnia, from agōn ‘contest’. The sense of physical suffering dates from the early 17th century.

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   noun. , plural ag·o·nies. extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering. Synonyms: torture, torment, anguish. Antonyms: pleasure, ease, comfort. a display or outburst of intense mental or emotional excitement: an agony of joy. Synonyms: paroxysm. the struggle preceding natural death:

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryagony | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun [ C, U ] uk / ˈæɡəni / us. extreme suffering, either physical or mental: She lay on the bed in agony. Want to learn more?

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › agonyagony - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 9, 2024 · agony ( countable and uncountable, plural agonies) Extreme pain . When the weight fell on her foot, she cried out in agony. ( biblical) The sufferings of Jesus Christ in the garden of Gethsemane . Violent contest or striving. Paroxysm of joy; keen emotion. The last struggle of life; death struggle. Synonyms [ edit]

5. www.oed.com › dictionary › agony_nagony, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun agony mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun agony. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. agony has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. Christianity (Middle English) medicine (Middle English) theatre (early 1600s) See meaning & use.

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   Definitions of 'agony' Agony is great physical or mental pain. [...] Synonyms of 'agony' • suffering, pain, distress, misery [...] More. Collocations with the word 'agony' absolute agony agony of defeat cause agony More. Examples of 'agony' in a sentence.

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   Definitions of 'agony' Agony is great physical or mental pain. [...] Synonyms of 'agony' • suffering, pain, distress, misery [...] More. Collocations with 'agony' absolute agony agony of defeat cause agony More. Examples of 'agony' in a sentence.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › agoniesAgonies Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : intense pain of mind or body : anguish, torture. the agony of rejection. the agony of defeat. b. : the struggle that precedes death. 2. : a violent struggle or contest. the agonies of battle. 3. : a strong sudden display (as of joy or delight) : outburst. an agony of mirth. Did you know?