agonizes

[US]/ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪz/
[UK]/ɑːˈɡoʊnˌaɪzɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.causes extreme pain or distress to someone; torments; struggles hard or painfully; think deeply and carefully about something difficult; suffer intensely; be in great pain

Phrases & Collocations

agonizes in pain

agonizes silently

Example Sentences

the patient agonizes over every decision.

he agonizes about his future career path.

she agonizes over her choice of words.

the artist agonizes over every brushstroke.

he agonizes for hours before making a call.

the writer agonizes over the ending of his novel.

they agonize about the consequences of their actions.

the athlete agonizes over his performance in the competition.

she agonizes about her failing health.

the politician agonizes over his next speech.

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