v. ag·o·nized, ag·o·niz·ing, ag·o·niz·es v.intr. 1. To suffer mental anguish or worry about something: agonized over the difficult decision. 2. To suffer extreme pain: The explorers agonized in the hot sun. v.tr. To cause great pain or anguish to. See Synonyms at afflict. ago·niz′ing·ly adv. |
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