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    agony
    /ˈaɡəni/

    noun

    • 1. extreme physical or mental suffering: "he crashed to the ground in agony"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAGONY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Agony is a noun that means extreme physical or mental pain or suffering. Learn how to use it in sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › agonyAgony Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Agony is a noun that means intense pain of mind or body, a violent struggle or contest, or a strong sudden display of emotion. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of agony from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

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

    Agony is extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, or a period of such suffering. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › agonyAGONY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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. Theology. the sufferings of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane. agony. / ˈæɡənɪ / noun. acute physical or mental pain; anguish.

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

    Agony is great physical or mental pain, or a display of intense emotion. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of agony with Collins English Dictionary.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › agonyAgony - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The noun agony means acute pain — either mental or physical, but people often use the word hyperbolically: "This paper cut is agony."

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

    Agony is extreme physical or mental pain. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, idioms and collocations with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.