agonize
Agonize (verb) means to writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.
verb
1
To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.
2
To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately, whether mentally or physically.
3
To cause agony or anguish in someone.
4
To act as an agonist upon; to combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction.
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Etymology
From French agoniser, from Late Latin agonizare, from Ancient Greek ἀγωνίζομαι (agōnízomai, “to fight, contend”). See agony. By surface analysis, agon + -ize.
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What is the meaning of agonize?
"agonize" (verb) means to writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.
What is another word for agonize?
Other words for "agonize" include agonise.
What are the different meanings of agonize?
"agonize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish; 2. To struggle; to wrestle; to strive desperately, whether mentally or physically; 3. To cause agony or anguish in someone.
