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    agonize
    /ˈaɡənʌɪz/

    verb

    • 1. undergo great mental anguish through worrying about something: "I didn't agonize over the problem"

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  2. Apr 29, 2024 · Agony is a state of severe, extended physical, mental, or emotional pain or discomfort. The word "agony" can describe intense pain experienced in the body or mind. There are various types of pain, including mental pain, spiritual pain, social pain, or what some may refer to as soul pain.

  3. Aug 3, 2024 · Biblical Meaning and Context of Agonize. The biblical concept of “agonize” captures a profound struggle that transcends mere physical exertion, emphasizing a deep emotional and spiritual battle inherent in one’s relationship with God.

  4. Apr 8, 2024 · Agonizing, in American English, implies an intense level of suffering or pain that is difficult to endure. This term is often used to describe situations or decisions that are extremely challenging emotionally or physically.

  5. Feb 5, 2024 · Learning to cope with uncertainty. While we may not wish to acknowledge it, uncertainty is a natural and unavoidable part of life. Very little about our lives is constant or totally certain, and while we have control over many things, we can’t control everything that happens to us.

  6. Aug 21, 2024 · An agonist is a substance that binds to a receptor in your body and activates it, producing a biological response. Here’s a simplified way of understanding it: Activation: When an agonist binds, it turns on the receptor, which can simulate a natural bodily process.

  7. Mar 3, 2024 · "agonize" published on by Oxford University Press. verb worry, fret, fuss, brood, upset oneself, rack one's brains, wrestle with oneself, be worried/anxious, feel uneasy, exercise oneself; informal stew; old use pore on.

  8. Sep 28, 2023 · An agonist drug is one that works to imitate the effects of the brain’s neurotransmitter, while an antagonist works to block the brain’s neurotransmitters. In addictive drugs, such as opiates, dopamine is the most targeted neurotransmitter. The release of dopamine is the reason for the euphoric feeling.

  9. Mar 27, 2024 · The Garden of Gethsemane was a place of great importance to Jesus, referred to in all four Gospels as a place where Christ retreated into deep prayer and a time of agony before His arrest and crucifixion, and near where He ascended to heaven in the Book of Acts.

  10. Feb 17, 2024 · Winston Churchill's quote, "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm," encapsulates the essence of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

  11. Apr 1, 2024 · Antioch, known as a center of Christian thought and learning, produced influential figures who left a lasting legacy in the annals of church history. The theological debates and discussions that took place in Antioch helped define key doctrines and establish the foundations of Christian theology.