Associations to the word «Agonize»

Wiktionary

AGONIZE, verb. (intransitive) To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.
AGONIZE, verb. (intransitive) To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately.

Dictionary definition

AGONIZE, verb. Cause to agonize.
AGONIZE, verb. Suffer agony or anguish.

Wise words

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John Adams