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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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   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?

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   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: mortal agony. a violent struggle. Often Agony.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAGONY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   extreme physical or mental pain or suffering: She lay there screaming in agony. I was in an agony of suspense. We've both suffered agonies of guilt over what happened. It must be agony for them to say goodbye. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. pain. pain There are drugs you can take to ease the pain.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionagony noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of agony noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of agony. noun. intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain. “an agony of doubt” synonyms: torment, torture. see more. noun. a state of acute pain. synonyms: excruciation, suffering. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈægəni/ UK. /ˈægəni/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Agony."

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   May 3, 2024 · noun Word forms: plural -nies. 1. extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering. 2. a display or outburst of intense mental or emotional excitement. an agony of joy. 3. the struggle preceding natural death. mortal agony.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAGONY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 27, 2024 · noun Word forms: plural -nies. 1. extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering. 2. a display or outburst of intense mental or emotional excitement. an agony of joy. 3. the struggle preceding natural death. mortal agony.