agonize

[ˈæɡənaɪz]

agonize Definition

• 1. to suffer extreme physical or mental pain
• 2. to spend a long time thinking and worrying about a difficult situation

Using agonize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agonize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She agonized over whether to take the job or not.

• Example

  He agonized for hours before making a decision.

• Example

  The athlete agonized through the last few minutes of the game with an injury.

agonize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for agonize

• anguish
• worry
• fret
• torment
• torture

Antonyms for agonize

• comfort
• soothe

Phrases with agonize

• agonize over something

  to spend a long time thinking and worrying about a difficult situation

  Example

  She agonized over whether to take the job or not.

• agonize with pain

  to suffer extreme physical pain

  Example

  The athlete agonized with pain during the last few minutes of the game.

• agonize over a decision

  to spend a long time thinking and worrying about a decision

  Example

  He agonized over the decision for hours before finally making up his mind.

Origins of agonize

from Greek 'agonizesthai', meaning 'to contend in the struggle'

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Summary: agonize in Brief

'Agonize' [ˈæɡənaɪz] is a verb that means to suffer extreme physical or mental pain, or to spend a long time thinking and worrying about a difficult situation. It can be used in phrases like 'agonize over something' or 'agonize with pain.' Synonyms include 'torment,' 'torture,' and 'worry.' Antonyms include 'comfort' and 'soothe.'