Meaning of Agonize
To experience extreme physical or mental pain.
In simple words: To suffer a lot of pain or worry.
Agonize in a sentence
- She began to agonize over the decision to move to another city.
- He didn't want to agonize in silence about his problems.
- The athlete had to agonize through the pain after the injury.
- Parents often agonize about their children's future.
- They would often agonize over whether they made the right choice.
How to use Agonize
Use 'agonize' when discussing intense emotional or physical struggle. It's appropriate in both casual and serious contexts, but avoid it for lighthearted situations.
Grammar pattern
agonize + over/about + object
Memory hint
Think of 'agonize' as 'a-gone-ice' - imagine ice that causes painful slides.
Related words
Collocations with Agonize
- agonize over a decision
- agonize about a problem
- agonize over loss
- agonize in pain
- agonize for hours
Common mistakes with Agonize
- Confused with 'agonizing', which is the adjective form.
- Using 'agonize' in past tense incorrectly as 'agonized' in all contexts, forgetting to attach an object.
- Mixing up 'agonize' with similar words like 'worry' without understanding the intensity difference.
Compare Agonize with Torture, Suffer, Worry, Struggle, Distress
Agonize appears in
Agonize in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يعاني بشدة
تتألم كثيرًا أو تقلق بشدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কষ্ট পাওয়া, যন্ত্রণা ভোগ করা
অনেক কষ্ট বা চিন্তা করা।
- GermanDeutsch
sich quälen, sich den Kopf zerbrechen, Qualen leiden
Sich über etwas riesige Sorgen machen oder starke Schmerzen haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Sufrir / Angustiarse
Sufrir mucho dolor o preocupación.
- Persianفارسی
عذاب کشیدن
خیلی درد یا نگرانی کشیدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Se torturer, se ronger
Souffrir énormément de douleur ou d'inquiétude.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बहुत कष्ट होना
बहुत दर्द या चिंता से गुज़रना।
- ItalianItaliano
Angosciarsi, tormentarsi
Soffrire molto o preoccuparsi tantissimo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Agonizar
Sofrer muita dor ou preocupação.
- RussianРусский
Мучиться, терзаться
Очень сильно страдать от боли или переживаний.
- Urduاردو
شدید درد محسوس کرنا، بہت پریشان ہونا
بہت زیادہ تکلیف یا فکر محسوس کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
Agonize
非常痛苦或烦恼。
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Frequently asked questions about Agonize
What does Agonize mean?
To suffer a lot of pain or worry.
What is the definition of Agonize?
To experience extreme physical or mental pain.
How do you use Agonize in a sentence?
She began to agonize over the decision to move to another city.
Can you give another example of Agonize?
He didn't want to agonize in silence about his problems.
What are synonyms for Agonize?
Common alternatives include torture, suffer, worry, struggle, distress.
What is the opposite of Agonize?
Opposite meanings include relax, ease, calm.
What words go with Agonize?
It commonly pairs with agonize over a decision, agonize about a problem, agonize over loss, agonize in pain, agonize for hours.
What are common mistakes when using Agonize?
Confused with 'agonizing', which is the adjective form. Using 'agonize' in past tense incorrectly as 'agonized' in all contexts, forgetting to attach an object. Mixing up 'agonize' with similar words like 'worry' without understanding the intensity difference.
How do you pronounce Agonize?
US: //ˈæɡənaɪz//, UK: //ˈæɡənaɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Agonize?
Use 'agonize' when discussing intense emotional or physical struggle. It's appropriate in both casual and serious contexts, but avoid it for lighthearted situations.
