agony
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noun \ˈa-gə-nē\ plural ag·o·nies
Definition of AGONY
2
: a violent struggle or contest
3
: a strong sudden display (as of joy or delight) : outburst
See Examples of AGONY
- She was in terrible agony after breaking her leg.
- The medicine relieves the agony of muscle cramps very quickly.
- It was agony to watch him suffer like that.
Origin of AGONY
Middle English agonie, from Late Latin agonia, from Greek agōnia struggle, anguish, from agōn gathering, contest for a prize, from agein to lead, celebrate — more at agent
First Known Use: 14th century
ag·o·ny
noun \ˈag-ə-nē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ag·o·nies
Medical Definition of AGONY
1
: intense pain of mind or body
2
: the struggle that precedes death
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