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agonize

[ag-uh-nahyz] / ˈæg əˌnaɪz /
VERB
suffer or cause another to suffer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disturb excruciate harrow lament
STRONG
afflict bleed crucify distress hurt labor martyr pain rack squirm strain strive struggle torment torture try wince worry writhe
WEAK
carry on eat heart out sing the blues stew over take it badly
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist assuage calm comfort delight help idle laze make happy placate please relieve rest soothe
WEAK
not worry

Example Sentences

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Oh, the visitors will agonize over some of the bizarre calls, some deserving of further explanation from the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Refusing even a hint of introspection, she added: “We don’t agonize over what happened. We organize about what comes next.”

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2024

When they wed, their fans swoon; when stars divorce, people agonize over what went wrong.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2024

Others agonize over whether they will again see their son, their mother, their brother.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

Ewan pretended to agonize over this tempting offer.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.